Volkswagen Jetta vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Kia Forte
- Length185.1 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.6 in
- Curb weight2,895 lb – 2,965 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 82 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,848 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.6 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 82 lb heavier (2,930 lb vs 2,848 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.5 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.4 in shorter (185.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.1 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 185.1 in | 182.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.6 in | 5.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,930 lb | 2,848 lb | 82 lb |
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