Mitsubishi Eclipse vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Eclipse · Kia Forte
- Length180.4 in
- Height53.5 in – 53.8 in
- Wheelbase101.4 in
- Curb weight3,269 lb – 3,543 lb
- Width72.2 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 2.9 in taller (53.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 413 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 413 lb heavier (3,406 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 2.9 in taller (53.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.3 in narrower (72.2 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMitsubishi Eclipse — Mitsubishi Eclipse is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Eclipse · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Eclipse | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 182.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 72.2 in | 70.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 53.6 in | 56.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 106.3 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,406 lb | 2,994 lb | 413 lb |
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