Kia Forte vs Volkswagen GTI Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Volkswagen GTI
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Volkswagen GTI width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 9.5 in shorter (175.4 in vs 165.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 289 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,113 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen GTI is 289 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 3,113 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen GTI is 9.5 in shorter (175.4 in vs 165.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen GTI is 1.0 in taller (56.8 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen GTI is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is shorter by 9.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Volkswagen GTI
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen GTI — Volkswagen GTI is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen GTI — Based on length × width (Volkswagen GTI)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Volkswagen GTI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 165.9 in | 9.5 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 57.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 3,113 lb | 289 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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