Kia Forte vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,908 lb – 3,079 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 6 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 3.8 in shorter (182.7 in vs 186.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 6 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 3.8 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 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 186.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,994 lb | 2,988 lb | 6 lb |
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