Kia Forte vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,896 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.2 in shorter (174.6 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 231 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 231 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.2 in shorter (174.6 in vs 180.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in taller (57.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 180.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 58.2 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 103.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,813 lb | 3,044 lb | 231 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.9 in – 178.3 in).
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