Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Forte
- Length182.2 in – 183.3 in
- Height56.6 in – 57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,939 lb – 3,177 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 0.1 in shorter (182.8 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 65 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 65 lb heavier (3,058 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (56.9 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 182.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 106.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,058 lb | 2,994 lb | 65 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.2 in – 183.3 in).
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