Toyota Corolla vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Forte
- Length183.1 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,840 lb – 2,885 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.7 in shorter (183.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more ground clearance (6.7 in vs 5.4 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 7.7 in shorter (183.1 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 0.6 in taller (57.3 in vs 56.7 in)
- 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 7.7 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
- More ground clearanceToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla has 1.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.1 in | 175.4 in | 7.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 56.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 5.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Curb weight | 2,863 lb | — | — |
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