Nissan Versa vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Versa · Kia Forte
- Length175.4 in
- Height59.6 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight2,363 lb – 2,498 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: essentially the same
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.8 in taller (59.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 394 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 394 lb heavier (2,431 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Height: Nissan Versa is 2.8 in taller (59.6 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Versa is 3.4 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Versa — Nissan Versa is narrower by 3.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Versa — Based on length × width (Nissan Versa)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Versa | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 175.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.1 in | 3.4 in |
| Height | 59.6 in | 56.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,431 lb | 2,824 lb | 394 lb |
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