Subaru Impreza vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Kia Forte
- Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
- Height57.7 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase104.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,944 lb – 3,109 lb
- Width68.5 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.7 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 203 lb heavier (3,027 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 203 lb heavier (3,027 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in narrower (68.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.0 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.7 in shorter (177.1 in vs 175.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru Impreza | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 175.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 68.5 in | 70.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.1 in | 106.3 in | 2.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,027 lb | 2,824 lb | 203 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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