Nissan Sentra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Kia Forte
- Length182.1 in – 183.6 in
- Height58.9 in – 59.0 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 6.5 in
- Curb weight2,866 lb – 3,022 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Nissan Sentra has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.3 in taller (59.0 in vs 56.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.8 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 175.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 59.0 in | 56.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,944 lb | — | — |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 183.6 in).
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