Toyota Corolla vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Forte
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (179.7 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in narrower (69.4 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: Kia Forte is 70 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,837 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (179.7 in vs 174.6 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 70 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 2,837 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in taller (57.7 in vs 57.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Kia Forte
- 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 | Toyota Corolla | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 174.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 69.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 104.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 2,837 lb | 70 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).
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