Kia Forte vs Toyota Corolla Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Toyota Corolla
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,707 lb – 2,903 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Toyota Corolla width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 225 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,030 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 225 lb heavier (2,805 lb vs 3,030 lb)
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 182.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Toyota Corolla
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Toyota Corolla | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 182.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,805 lb | 3,030 lb | 225 lb |
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