Mitsubishi Lancer vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Mitsubishi Lancer · Kia Forte
- Length182.1 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight2,888 lb – 3,142 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Mitsubishi Lancer is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 151 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,865 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Mitsubishi Lancer is 151 lb heavier (3,015 lb vs 2,865 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.7 in shorter (182.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Mitsubishi Lancer is 1.6 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 6.7 in Check garage fit for Mitsubishi Lancer · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer is narrower by 0.7 in
- More ground clearanceMitsubishi Lancer — Mitsubishi Lancer has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mitsubishi Lancer | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.1 in | 175.4 in | 6.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.7 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 106.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,015 lb | 2,865 lb | 151 lb |
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