Toyota Prius vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Kia Forte
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 206 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 206 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.2 in narrower (68.7 in vs 69.9 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.8 in shorter (176.4 in vs 174.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 174.6 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 69.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 2,837 lb | 206 lb |
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