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2023 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 83 sedans (2023).

Dimensions by trim

2023 Kia Forte: outside dimensions by trim
TrimLengthWidthWith mirrorsHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceTurning circle
LX IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT Manual FWD182.7 in70.9 in70.9 in56.5 in106.3 in5.3 in34.8 ft
LX FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, GT FWD182.7 in70.9 in70.9 in56.5 in106.3 in5.3 in34.8 ft
2023 Kia Forte: weight by trim
TrimCurb weight
LX IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD2,908 lb
LX FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD2,769 lb
GT DCT FWD3,079 lb
GT FWD3,012 lb
GT Manual FWD2,989 lb
2023 Kia Forte: cargo and room by trim
TrimCargo, seats upCargo, maxPassenger volumeFront legroomRear legroomFront headroomRear headroom
LX IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD15.3 cu ft15.3 cu ft96.0 cu ft42.2 in35.7 in38.8 in37.5 in
LX FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, GT FWD15.3 cu ft15.3 cu ft93.5 cu ft42.2 in35.7 in38.8 in37.5 in
GT Manual FWD15.3 cu ft15.3 cu ft93.5 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

LX FWD. All trims: 2,769 lb to 3,079 lb.

Heavier than 4% of 76 sedans (2023).

Garage fit

2023 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
2023 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 15% of 83 sedans (2023).

Median of 83 sedans (2023): 192.9 in long.

Cargo, seats up: 15.3 cu ft. More than 64% of 73 sedans (2023).

Bigger and smaller rivals

2023 Kia Forte and rivals by length
ModelLengthvs ForteCargo, seats upvs Forte
Hyundai Elantra184.1 in+1.4 in14.2 cu ft-1.1 cu ft
Hyundai Elantra N184.1 in+1.4 in14.0 cu ft-1.3 cu ft
Honda Civic184.0 in+1.3 inN/AN/A
Subaru WRX183.8 in+1.1 in12.5 cu ft-2.8 cu ft
Kia Forte182.7 in-15.3 cu ft-
Nissan Sentra182.7 inabout the same14.3 cu ft-1.0 cu ft
Toyota Corolla182.5 inabout the same13.1 cu ft-2.2 cu ft
Subaru Impreza175.6 in-7.1 in12.3 cu ft-3.0 cu ft
Mitsubishi Mirage G4169.5 in-13.2 in12.0 cu ft-3.3 cu ft

Legroom and headroom

LX FWD.

Front legroom
42.2 inMore than 61% of 83 sedans (2023).
Rear legroom
35.7 inMore than 41% of 84 sedans (2023).
Front headroom
38.8 inMore than 53% of 81 sedans (2023).
Rear headroom
37.5 inMore than 54% of 84 sedans (2023).

What this cannot tell you

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

Garage fit ignores shelves, steps and open doors.

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