Nissan Sentra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Kia Forte
- Length179.8 in – 180.1 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,875 lb – 3,067 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.3 in shorter (179.9 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 159 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,813 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 159 lb heavier (2,971 lb vs 2,813 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 1.8 in taller (59.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.3 in shorter (179.9 in vs 174.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.5 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 174.6 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 69.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 57.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 104.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,971 lb | 2,813 lb | 159 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.8 in – 180.1 in).
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