Subaru WRX vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Kia Forte
- Length183.8 in
- Height57.8 in
- Wheelbase105.2 in
- Ground clearance5.4 in
- Curb weight3,297 lb – 3,534 lb
- Width71.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.1 in shorter (183.8 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 422 lb heavier (3,416 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 422 lb heavier (3,416 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (57.8 in vs 56.5 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.0 in narrower (71.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.1 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.1 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.0 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.8 in | 182.7 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 71.9 in | 70.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 57.8 in | 56.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 106.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,416 lb | 2,994 lb | 422 lb |
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