Nissan Sentra vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Kia Forte
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.9 in – 57.0 in
- Wheelbase106.8 in
- Ground clearance4.8 in – 4.9 in
- Curb weight3,045 lb – 3,084 lb
- Width71.5 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 260 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,805 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Nissan Sentra is 260 lb heavier (3,065 lb vs 2,805 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (71.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (57.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Nissan Sentra has a 0.5 in longer wheelbase (106.8 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.5 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 182.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 71.5 in | 70.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 57.0 in | 56.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.8 in | 106.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.8 in | 5.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,065 lb | 2,805 lb | 260 lb |
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