Size comparison · drawn to scale
Kia EV5 OV1 vs Subaru Forester V: size comparison
- Length Forester V 15 mm0.6 in longer
- Width EV5 OV1 60 mm2 in wider
- Height Forester V 55 mm2 in taller
- Boot EV5 OV1 57 L2.0 cu ft more
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
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Scale about 1:23 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The EV5 OV1 is 15 mm0.6 in shorter, 60 mm2 in wider and 55 mm2 in lower than the Forester V. Its wheelbase is 80 mm3 in longer.
| Dimension | EV5 OV1 | Forester V | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,610 mm15 ft 1 in15 ft 1 in4,610 mm | 4,625 mm15 ft 2 in15 ft 2 in4,625 mm | −15 mm−0.6 in −0.3% |
| Width | 1,875 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,875 mm | 1,815 mm5 ft 11 in5 ft 11 in1,815 mm | +60 mm+2 in +3.3% |
| Height | 1,675 mm5 ft 6 in5 ft 6 in1,675 mm | 1,730 mm5 ft 8 in5 ft 8 in1,730 mm | −55 mm−2 in −3.2% |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm9 ft 0 in9 ft 0 in2,750 mm | 2,670 mm8 ft 9 in8 ft 9 in2,670 mm | +80 mm+3 in +3.0% |
| Footprint | 8.64 m²93.0 sq ft93.0 sq ft8.64 m² | 8.39 m²90.4 sq ft90.4 sq ft8.39 m² | +0.25 m²+2.7 sq ft +3.0% |
| Boot | 566 L20.0 cu ft20.0 cu ft566 L | 509 L18.0 cu ft18.0 cu ft509 L | +57 L+2.0 cu ft +11.2% |
| Kerb weight | 2,069–2,177 kg4,561–4,799 lb4,561–4,799 lb2,069–2,177 kg | 1,656 kg3,651 lb3,651 lb1,656 kg | +413 kg+911 lb +24.9% |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not. Weight difference compares the lightest versions.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
EV5 OV1
- Single garage
- Tight 890 mm2 ft 11 in to spare in length, 563 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 390 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 313 mm1 ft 0 in each side
Forester V
- Single garage
- Tight 875 mm2 ft 10 in to spare in length, 593 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 375 mm1 ft 3 in to spare in length, 343 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Kia EV5 OV1 or the Subaru Forester V?
The Kia EV5 OV1 is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The EV5 OV1 is 15 mm shorter, 60 mm wider and 55 mm lower than the Forester V. Its wheelbase is 80 mm longer.
Will the Kia EV5 OV1 and the Subaru Forester V fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Kia EV5 OV1 fits, but it is tight to get out (890 mm to spare in length, 563 mm each side). The Subaru Forester V fits, but it is tight to get out (875 mm to spare in length, 593 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Which has the bigger boot?
The Kia EV5 OV1: 566 L against 509 L in the Subaru Forester V (seats up, as quoted by the maker).
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.