Kia Forte vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Prius
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 4.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 291 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,115 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 291 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,115 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 4.6 in shorter (175.4 in vs 180.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (56.8 in vs 58.0 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 180.0 in | 4.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 58.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 3,115 lb | 291 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.3 in – 179.5 in).
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