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2020 Kia Forte dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo

Length

182.7in long

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182.7 in long106.3 in wheelbase56.5 intall70.9 inwide
To scale. Dashed: median of 100 sedans (2020).

Dimensions by trim

2020 Kia Forte: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
FE FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, EX FWD, GT FWD182.7 in70.9 in70.9 in56.5 in106.3 in5.3 in34.8 ft
FE Manual FWD, FE IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, EX IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT Manual FWD182.7 in70.9 in70.9 in56.5 in106.3 in5.3 in34.8 ft
2020 Kia Forte: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
FE FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, EX IVT FWD, EX FWD2,903 lb
FE Manual FWD, FE IVT FWD2,707 lb
LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT Manual FWD2,762 lb
GT FWD2,762 lb
2020 Kia Forte: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
FE FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, EX FWD, GT FWD15.3 cu ft15.3 cu ft96.0 cu ft42.2 in35.7 in38.8 in37.5 in
FE Manual FWD, FE IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, EX IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT Manual FWD15.3 cu ft15.3 cu ft96.0 cu ft42.2 in35.7 in38.8 in37.5 in

Weight

Curb weight
2,903 lb
Kilograms
1,317 kg
US tons
1.5 tons

FE FWD. All trims: 2,707 lb to 2,903 lb.

Heavier than 8% of 100 sedans (2020).

Garage fit

2020 Kia Forte in standard garages, centred
GarageFitsSpare lengthEach side
Single, 12 x 22 ftYes81.3 in36.5 in
Single, 14 x 24 ftYes105.3 in48.5 in
Double, 20 x 20 ftYes57.3 in84.5 in
Double, 24 x 24 ftYes105.3 in108.5 in
2020 Kia Forte through a garage door
DoorFitsSpare widthAbove roof
8 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes25.1 in27.5 in
9 ft wide, 7 ft tallYes37.1 in27.5 in

Your garage

Second car

Garage 12 x 22 ft. Door 9 x 7 ft.

  • Yes. 81.3 in spare length. 36.5 in each side.
  • Door: 37.1 in spare width. 27.5 in above the roof.

Size class

Compact sedan.

Longer than 17% of 100 sedans (2020).

Median of 100 sedans (2020): 192.3 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 15.3 cu ft. More than 53% of 92 sedans (2020).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2020 Kia Forte and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ForteCargo, seats upvs Forte
Audi A5 Sportback187.2 in+4.5 in22.0 cu ft+6.7 cu ft
Volkswagen Jetta GLI185.2 in+2.5 inN/AN/A
Mazda MAZDA3183.5 in+0.8 in13.2 cu ft-2.1 cu ft
Mazda MAZDA3 Sport183.5 in+0.8 in13.0 cu ft-2.3 cu ft
Kia Forte182.7 in-15.3 cu ft-
Subaru Impreza182.7 inabout the same12.3 cu ft-3.0 cu ft
Nissan Sentra182.7 inabout the same14.3 cu ft-1.0 cu ft
Honda Civic182.7 inabout the sameN/AN/A
Toyota Corolla182.3 inabout the same13.1 cu ft-2.2 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

FE FWD.

Front legroom
42.2 inMore than 49% of 99 sedans (2020).
Rear legroom
35.7 inMore than 40% of 98 sedans (2020).
Front headroom
38.8 inMore than 52% of 97 sedans (2020).
Rear headroom
37.5 inMore than 54% of 98 sedans (2020).

What this cannot tell you

Outline is a body-style template scaled to these numbers.

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

How values are checked