Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Forte
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,171 lb – 3,292 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.0 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 452 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 2,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 452 lb heavier (3,232 lb vs 2,780 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 1.0 in shorter (179.3 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 178.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 104.3 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,232 lb | 2,780 lb | 452 lb |
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