Toyota Corolla vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Forte
- Length182.6 in – 183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,800 lb – 2,875 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 14 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.4 in shorter (182.8 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.5 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 14 lb heavier (2,838 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 7.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.8 in | 175.4 in | 7.4 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,838 lb | 2,824 lb | 14 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.6 in – 183.1 in).
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