Mazda Mazda3 vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Kia Forte
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 4.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 102 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 102 lb heavier (2,892 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 4.8 in shorter (177.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintMazda Mazda3 — Based on length × width (Mazda Mazda3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 182.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,892 lb | 2,994 lb | 102 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 180.3 in).
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