2024 Kia Forte dimensions: length, width, height, weight, cargo
Length
182.7in long
- 15 ft 2.7 in. 4.64 m.
- 70.9 in wide, 56.5 in tall. 2,769 lb.
- LX FWD.
- Compact sedan.
Dimensions by trim
| Trim | Length | Width | With mirrors | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT Manual FWD | 182.7 in | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 56.5 in | 106.3 in | 5.3 in | 34.8 ft |
| LX FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, GT FWD | 182.7 in | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 56.5 in | 106.3 in | 5.3 in | 34.8 ft |
| Trim | Curb weight |
|---|---|
| LX IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD | 2,908 lb |
| LX FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD | 2,769 lb |
| GT DCT FWD | 3,079 lb |
| GT FWD | 3,012 lb |
| GT Manual FWD | 2,989 lb |
| Trim | Cargo, seats up | Cargo, max | Passenger volume | Front legroom | Rear legroom | Front headroom | Rear headroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX IVT FWD, LXS IVT FWD, GT-Line IVT FWD, GT DCT FWD | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 96.0 cu ft | 42.2 in | 35.7 in | 38.8 in | 37.5 in |
| LX FWD, LXS FWD, GT-Line FWD, GT FWD | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 93.5 cu ft | 42.2 in | 35.7 in | 38.8 in | 37.5 in |
| GT Manual FWD | 15.3 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft | 93.5 cu ft | 42.2 in | 35.7 in | 38.8 in | 37.5 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 3% of 75 sedans (2024).
Garage fit
| Garage | Fits | Spare length | Each side |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single, 12 x 22 ft | Yes | 81.3 in | 36.5 in |
| Single, 14 x 24 ft | Yes | 105.3 in | 48.5 in |
| Double, 20 x 20 ft | Yes | 57.3 in | 84.5 in |
| Double, 24 x 24 ft | Yes | 105.3 in | 108.5 in |
| Door | Fits | Spare width | Above roof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 25.1 in | 27.5 in |
| 9 ft wide, 7 ft tall | Yes | 37.1 in | 27.5 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 13% of 79 sedans (2024).
Median of 79 sedans (2024): 192.9 in long.
Cargo, seats up: 15.3 cu ft. More than 58% of 72 sedans (2024).
Bigger and smaller rivals
| Model | Length | vs Forte | Cargo, seats up | vs Forte |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Elantra | 185.4 in | +2.7 in | 14.2 cu ft | -1.1 cu ft |
| Subaru WRX | 183.8 in | +1.1 in | 12.5 cu ft | -2.8 cu ft |
| Mazda MAZDA3 Sport | 183.5 in | +0.8 in | 13.0 cu ft | -2.3 cu ft |
| Nissan Sentra | 182.9 in | about the same | 14.3 cu ft | -1.0 cu ft |
| Kia Forte | 182.7 in | - | 15.3 cu ft | - |
| Toyota Corolla | 182.5 in | about the same | 13.1 cu ft | -2.2 cu ft |
| Nissan Versa | 177.0 in | -5.7 in | N/A | N/A |
| Subaru Impreza | 176.2 in | -6.5 in | 20.4 cu ft | +5.1 cu ft |
| Mitsubishi Mirage G4 | 169.5 in | -13.2 in | 12.0 cu ft | -3.3 cu ft |
Legroom and headroom
LX FWD.
- Front legroom
- 42.2 inMore than 61% of 77 sedans (2024).
- Rear legroom
- 35.7 inMore than 40% of 78 sedans (2024).
- Front headroom
- 38.8 inMore than 55% of 77 sedans (2024).
- Rear headroom
- 37.5 inMore than 51% of 79 sedans (2024).
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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