Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Forte
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 207 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 207 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 6.2 in shorter (180.8 in vs 174.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 104.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.7 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.1 in narrower (70.0 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 6.2 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 174.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 69.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 104.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 2,837 lb | 207 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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