Kia Forte vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Corolla
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.3 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 2,925 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Toyota Corolla width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.8 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 27 lb heavier (2,865 lb vs 2,838 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.4 in vs 5.8 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (175.4 in vs 182.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 57.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 27 lb heavier (2,865 lb vs 2,838 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.2 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 182.8 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 69.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 57.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,865 lb | 2,838 lb | 27 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.3 in – 179.5 in).
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