Spec Sizes

Kia Forte vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Volkswagen Jetta

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
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 185.1 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
  • Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 124 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,929 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.6 in)
  2. Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 124 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 2,929 lb)
  3. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.4 in)
  4. Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (182.7 in vs 185.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 2.4 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 clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length182.7 in185.1 in2.4 in
Width70.9 in70.8 in0.1 in
Height56.5 in57.4 in0.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.6 in0.3 in
Curb weight2,805 lb2,929 lb124 lb

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