Toyota Corolla vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Forte

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

Side view
  • Length182.3 in – 182.5 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,150 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in
  • Kia Forte width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.3 in shorter (182.4 in vs 182.7 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: essentially the same
  • Wheelbase: essentially the same
  • Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 182 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 2,848 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 182 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 2,848 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
  3. Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
  4. Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.3 in shorter (182.4 in vs 182.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Kia Forte
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
  • More ground clearanceKia ForteKia Forte has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota CorollaBased on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaKia ForteDifference
Length182.4 in182.7 in0.3 in
Width70.1 in70.9 in0.8 in
Height56.5 in56.5 in0.0 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in0.0 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.3 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,030 lb2,848 lb182 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.3 in – 182.5 in).

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