Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Kia Forte

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

Side view
  • Length176.2 in – 182.7 in
  • Height57.3 in – 58.9 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,976 lb – 3,150 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Kia Forte width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (179.4 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 70 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,994 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
  3. Curb weight: Subaru Impreza is 70 lb heavier (3,063 lb vs 2,994 lb)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in shorter (179.4 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 3.3 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
Length179.4 in182.7 in3.3 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 weight3,063 lb2,994 lb70 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 176.2 in – 182.7 in).

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