Toyota Corolla vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Kia Forte
- Length182.3 in – 182.5 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,150 lb
- 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 37 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Kia Forte has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.3 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Corolla is 37 lb heavier (3,030 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.3 in shorter (182.4 in vs 182.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 0.8 in
- More ground clearanceKia Forte — Kia Forte has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.4 in | 182.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,030 lb | 2,994 lb | 37 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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