Kia Forte vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Width70.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.1 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.1 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 182.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 56.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | — | 3,069 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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