Toyota Prius vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Kia Forte
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.9 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 218 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 218 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.9 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.4 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.0 in shorter (176.4 in vs 175.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.4 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 175.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.1 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 2,824 lb | 218 lb |
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