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2021 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 81 sedans (2021).

Dimensions by trim

2021 Kia Forte: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
FE FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, GT FWD, EX 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, GT DCT FWD, EX IVT FWD, GT Manual FWD182.7 in70.9 in70.9 in56.5 in106.3 in5.3 in34.8 ft
2021 Kia Forte: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
FE FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, EX FWD2,769 lb
FE Manual FWD2,707 lb
FE IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, EX IVT FWD2,908 lb
GT DCT FWD3,079 lb
GT FWD3,012 lb
GT Manual FWD2,989 lb
2021 Kia Forte: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
FE FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, GT FWD, EX 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, GT DCT FWD, EX IVT FWD, GT Manual FWD15.3 cu ft15.3 cu ft96.0 cu ft42.2 in35.7 in38.8 in37.5 in

Weight

Curb weight
2,769 lb
Kilograms
1,256 kg
US tons
1.4 tons

FE FWD. All trims: 2,707 lb to 3,079 lb.

Heavier than 5% of 81 sedans (2021).

Garage fit

2021 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
2021 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 16% of 81 sedans (2021).

Median of 81 sedans (2021): 192.9 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 15.3 cu ft. More than 59% of 74 sedans (2021).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2021 Kia Forte and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ForteCargo, seats upvs Forte
Audi A5 Sportback187.3 in+4.6 in22.0 cu ft+6.7 cu ft
Volkswagen Jetta GLI185.2 in+2.5 inN/AN/A
Hyundai Elantra184.1 in+1.4 in14.2 cu ft-1.1 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-
Nissan Sentra182.7 inabout the same14.3 cu ft-1.0 cu ft
Toyota Corolla182.3 inabout the same13.1 cu ft-2.2 cu ft
Subaru Impreza175.6 in-7.1 in12.3 cu ft-3.0 cu ft
Kia Rio172.6 in-10.1 in13.7 cu ft-1.6 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

FE FWD.

Front legroom
42.2 inMore than 55% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear legroom
35.7 inMore than 43% of 80 sedans (2021).
Front headroom
38.8 inMore than 55% of 79 sedans (2021).
Rear headroom
37.5 inMore than 57% of 80 sedans (2021).

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