Subaru WRX vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Kia Forte
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,269 lb – 3,351 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.5 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.6 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 486 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 486 lb heavier (3,310 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.5 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.5 in shorter (180.9 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.3 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 5.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 175.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,310 lb | 2,824 lb | 486 lb |
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