Kia Forte vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Corolla

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length178.3 in
  • Height57.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,853 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Toyota Corolla width69.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Kia Forte is 0.4 in shorter (178.3 in vs 178.7 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 20 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,800 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  2. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.3 in)
  3. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 20 lb heavier (2,780 lb vs 2,800 lb)
  4. Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Length: Kia Forte is 0.4 in shorter (178.3 in vs 178.7 in)

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecKia ForteToyota CorollaDifference
Length178.3 in178.7 in0.4 in
Width69.9 in69.3 in0.6 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in0.2 in
Wheelbase104.3 in102.4 in1.9 in
Curb weight2,780 lb2,800 lb20 lb

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