Kia Forte vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Prius
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 2,925 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.3 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 181 lb heavier (2,865 lb vs 3,045 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 181 lb heavier (2,865 lb vs 3,045 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.1 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.3 in shorter (175.4 in vs 178.7 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 3.3 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
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 178.7 in | 3.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,865 lb | 3,045 lb | 181 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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