Kia Forte vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Corolla
- Length170.9 in – 178.3 in
- Height57.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,729 lb – 2,896 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (174.6 in vs 179.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 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: Kia Forte is 46 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 2,767 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (174.6 in vs 179.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 46 lb heavier (2,813 lb vs 2,767 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (57.5 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.6 in | 179.7 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.5 in | 57.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 102.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,813 lb | 2,767 lb | 46 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 170.9 in – 178.3 in).
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