Subaru WRX vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Kia Forte
- Length180.9 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in
- Curb weight3,294 lb – 3,371 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Subaru WRX is 0.2 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 485 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 2,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Subaru WRX is 485 lb heavier (3,333 lb vs 2,848 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.4 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.6 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Subaru WRX is 1.8 in shorter (180.9 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintSubaru WRX — Based on length × width (Subaru WRX)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Subaru WRX | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.9 in | 182.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,333 lb | 2,848 lb | 485 lb |
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