Mazda Mazda3 vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Kia Forte
- Length177.4 in – 180.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase103.9 in
- Curb weight2,868 lb – 3,005 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 157 lb heavier (2,937 lb vs 2,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 157 lb heavier (2,937 lb vs 2,780 lb)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in narrower (69.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.8 in shorter (179.2 in vs 178.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (103.9 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.2 in | 178.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 104.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,937 lb | 2,780 lb | 157 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.4 in – 180.9 in).
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