Toyota Prius vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Kia Forte
- Length180.0 in
- Height57.9 in – 58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,220 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 310 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,805 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Prius is 310 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,805 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.5 in taller (58.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.6 in narrower (69.3 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 2.7 in shorter (180.0 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.6 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 | 180.0 in | 182.7 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 70.9 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 58.0 in | 56.5 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,115 lb | 2,805 lb | 310 lb |
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