Kia Forte vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Prius

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length182.7 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Toyota Prius width69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.0 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.0 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 310 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,115 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 310 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,115 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.0 in)
  3. Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.0 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  5. Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.0 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota PriusToyota Prius is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Toyota Prius
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota PriusToyota Prius is narrower by 1.6 in
  • More ground clearanceKia ForteKia Forte has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota PriusBased on length × width (Toyota Prius)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteToyota PriusDifference
Length182.7 in180.0 in2.7 in
Width70.9 in69.3 in1.6 in
Height56.5 in58.0 in1.5 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.0 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,805 lb3,115 lb310 lb

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