Kia Forte vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Volkswagen Golf
- Length178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.9 in shorter (178.3 in vs 165.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 255 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,035 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Golf is 255 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 3,035 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Golf is 12.9 in shorter (178.3 in vs 165.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Golf — Volkswagen Golf is shorter by 12.9 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Golf — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Golf)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 165.4 in | 12.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,780 lb | 3,035 lb | 255 lb |
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