Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Kia Forte

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.6 in – 182.1 in
  • Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,974 lb – 3,131 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Kia Forte width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (178.8 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.3 in)
  • Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 248 lb heavier (3,053 lb vs 2,805 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 248 lb heavier (3,053 lb vs 2,805 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.8 in shorter (178.8 in vs 182.7 in)
  5. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Kia Forte
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaKia ForteDifference
Length178.8 in182.7 in3.8 in
Width70.0 in70.9 in0.9 in
Height58.1 in56.5 in1.6 in
Wheelbase105.1 in106.3 in1.2 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.3 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,053 lb2,805 lb248 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.6 in – 182.1 in).

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