Subaru Impreza vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Kia Forte
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
- Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 239 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 239 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 0.4 in taller (57.9 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.3 in narrower (69.6 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.3 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 174.6 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 69.6 in | 69.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 57.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 104.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,076 lb | 2,837 lb | 239 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).
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