Mazda Mazda3 vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Mazda Mazda3 · Kia Forte
- Length175.6 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight2,781 lb – 2,944 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 39 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Mazda Mazda3 has 0.7 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mazda Mazda3 is 39 lb heavier (2,863 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Mazda Mazda3 · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda Mazda3 | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 175.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | 2,824 lb | 39 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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