2015 Kia Forte Dimensions, Sizes & Specifications

Based on 4 trims — exact values when identical, ranges when trims differ. Generation: Second generation (YD).

  • Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
  • Width70.1 in
  • Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb

Proportional size visualization from measured dimensions — not exact body geometry.

Side view
  • Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
  • Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
  • Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.1 in

Proportional exterior silhouette from catalog length, width and height. The explorer below is a systems map — different purpose, not a second silhouette.

Explore your 2015 Kia Forte

Interactive systems diagram for this model year — measure, check fitment, and open the matching SpecSizes tools. Schematic only; not photorealistic body styling.

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  • Wheels
  • Tires
  • Wipers
  • Battery
  • Oil
  • Interior
Generic vehicle systems diagramSchematic side and front outline marking measurement and maintenance areas. Not exact body geometry.Side schematicFront

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Select a system below or on the diagram. This schematic marks measurement areas — it is not body-accurate styling.

Catalog summaries

Exterior: 171.3 in – 179.5 in · 70.1 in · 56.5 in – 57.1 in. Full dimensions

Wheels: bolt pattern 5x114.3, bore 67.1 mm. Wheel sizes

Tires: P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS, P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS, P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS, 195/65R15. Tire sizes

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Exterior dimensions

Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
Width70.1 in
Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in

Interior dimensions

Front headroom39.1 in – 39.4 in
Rear headroom37.3 in – 38.7 in
Front legroom42.2 in
Rear legroom35.9 in
Front shoulder room56.1 in
Rear shoulder room54.9 in
Front hip room53.8 in
Rear hip room53.1 in
Passenger volume96.0 cu ft – 98.0 cu ft
Luggage volume14.9 cu ft – 23.2 cu ft

Weight & capacities

Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
Fuel tank13.2 gal
Max towing capacity1,800 lb

Engine

Torque131 – 195 lb-ft

Torque shown in lb-ft as stored in the catalog.

Wheels, tires & maintenance sizes

Tire sizes Full tire size page → · Wheel fitment →

  • P205/55HR16.0 BSW AS
  • P195/65HR15.0 BSW AS
  • P225/40HR18.0 BSW AS
  • 195/65R15
  • 205/55R16
  • 215/45R17
  • 225/35R19
  • 225/40R18

Wiper sizes Full wiper size page →

  • Driver26"
  • Passenger13"

Battery group size Full battery size page →

  • 47H5
  • 48H6
  • H5-AGM
  • H6-AGM

Oil capacity Full oil capacity page →

  • 5W-304.2 qt
  • 5W-304.2 qt
Trim-by-trim dimensions (4 trims)
TrimLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseClearanceCurb wt
EX 4dr Hatchback171.370.157.1106.35.52912
EX 4dr Sedan179.570.156.5106.35.32837
LX 4dr Sedan179.570.156.5106.35.32736
SX 4dr Hatchback171.370.157.1106.35.52912

Values in inches / pounds as stored. Ranges above reflect trim variation.

Same generation (Second generation (YD)): years 20142016. View model overview

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