Kia K5 vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Kia K5 · Kia Forte
- Length193.1 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase112.2 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Width73.2 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 10.4 in shorter (193.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia K5 is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 10.4 in shorter (193.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia K5 has a 5.9 in longer wheelbase (112.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 2.3 in narrower (73.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia K5 is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 10.4 in Check garage fit for Kia K5 · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia K5 | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 193.1 in | 182.7 in | 10.4 in |
| Width | 73.2 in | 70.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 106.3 in | 5.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | — | 2,994 lb | — |
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