Toyota Corolla vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Forte

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,877 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Kia Forte width69.9 in

Which is bigger?

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

Biggest size differences

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

Practical verdicts

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaKia ForteDifference
Length178.7 in178.3 in0.4 in
Width69.3 in69.9 in0.6 in
Height57.7 in57.5 in0.2 in
Wheelbase102.4 in104.3 in1.9 in
Curb weight2,800 lb2,780 lb20 lb

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