Kia Forte vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Subaru WRX
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Subaru WRX width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.9 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.9 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 528 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,333 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 528 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,333 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 4.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 180.9 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 4.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 3,333 lb | 528 lb |
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