Kia Forte vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Prius
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,896 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Toyota Prius width68.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.0 in shorter (174.6 in vs 175.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 230 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 3,042 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 230 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 3,042 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 68.7 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.0 in shorter (174.6 in vs 175.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 175.6 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 68.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,813 lb | 3,042 lb | 230 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.9 in – 178.3 in).
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