Kia Forte Dimensions & Size

How much cargo space and room does a 2024 Kia Forte really have?

The 2024 Kia Forte measures 182.7 in long, 70.9 in wide, 56.7 in tall, on a 106.3 in wheelbase, with a curb weight of about 3,012 lbs.

Looking for weight? See the Kia Forte curb weight page — this page covers length, width, height and wheelbase.

Latest model year (2024):

The Kia Forte measures 182.7 in long, 70.9 in wide and 56.7 in tall, on a 106.3 in wheelbase, weighing about 3,012 lbs.

VerifiedNHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications · Verified September 18, 2026

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Kia Forte Dimensions — All Years

Year	Body / Variant	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb Weight
2024Config 1 of 2	FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	3,012 lbs
2024Config 2 of 2	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	2,769 lbs
2023Config 1 of 2	FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	3,012 lbs
2023Config 2 of 2	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	2,769 lbs
2022Config 1 of 2	FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	3,012 lbs
2022Config 2 of 2	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	2,769 lbs
2021Config 1 of 2	FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	3,012 lbs
2021Config 2 of 2	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	2,769 lbs
2020Config 1 of 2	FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	3,012 lbs
2020Config 2 of 2	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	2,769 lbs
2019	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	182.7 in	70.9 in	56.7 in	106.3 in	2,762 lbs
2018Config 1 of 4	FORTE LX 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,804 lbs
2018Config 2 of 4	FORTE KOUPE SX/SX LUXURY 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,983 lbs
2018Config 3 of 4	FORTE KOUPE EX 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,870 lbs
2018Config 4 of 4	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,906 lbs
2017Config 1 of 4	FORTE LX 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,804 lbs
2017Config 2 of 4	FORTE KOUPE SX/SX LUXURY 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,983 lbs
2017Config 3 of 4	FORTE KOUPE EX 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,870 lbs
2017Config 4 of 4	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,906 lbs
2016Config 1 of 4	FORTE LX 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,804 lbs
2016Config 2 of 4	FORTE KOUPE SX/SX LUXURY 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,983 lbs
2016Config 3 of 4	FORTE KOUPE EX 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,870 lbs
2016Config 4 of 4	FORTE 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,906 lbs
2015Config 1 of 4	FORTE LX 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,804 lbs
2015Config 2 of 4	FORTE KOUPE SX/SX LUXURY 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,983 lbs
2015Config 3 of 4	FORTE KOUPE EX 2DR COUPE	178.3 in	70.1 in	55.5 in	106.3 in	2,820 lbs
2015Config 4 of 4	FORTE EX/SX 4DR SEDAN	179.5 in	70.1 in	56.3 in	106.3 in	2,906 lbs

Dimensions sourced from the NHTSA Canadian Vehicle Specifications database. Figures are measured per body style and can vary slightly by trim, wheel package, and suspension.

Kia Forte data analysis

How Kia Forte overall length varies

Across 27 configurations recorded for the 2015 through 2024 Kia Forte, overall length runs from 178 inches to 183 inches. The strongest figure belongs to the 2019 Kia Forte (FORTE 4DR SEDAN) at 183 inches, and the weakest to the 2018 car (FORTE KOUPE SX/SX LUXURY 2DR COUPE) at 178 inches — a spread of 2%. The narrow spread means any year of the Kia Forte in this table behaves much like the others, so you can shop on price, condition and mileage rather than chasing a particular model year.

What changed for 2024

Average overall length for the 2024 Kia Forte is 183 inches, against 183 inches for the 2023 car — it held flat. A carry-over year like this usually means no powertrain or structural change, so an older example is the cheaper way into the same specification.

How to read this Kia Forte data

This page lists every 2015 through 2024 Kia Forte record we hold for this measurement — 27 rows in total, one per configuration and model year rather than a single headline figure. Figures are published as the source agency records them: we do not round, average or interpolate missing years, and a year that is absent from the table is a year with no published measurement rather than a zero. Where a manufacturer offered several drivetrains or body styles in the same year, each appears on its own row, because those variants rarely share the same numbers.

Configurations behind these Kia Forte numbers

The 2015 through 2024 Kia Forte entries here cover the variants FORTE GT 4DR SEDAN, FORTE 4DR SEDAN, FORTE LX 4DR SEDAN, FORTE KOUPE SX/SX LUXURY 2DR COUPE, FORTE KOUPE EX 2DR COUPE and FORTE EX/SX 4DR SEDAN. 2018 is the busiest model year in the record with 4 separate measured configurations, which is why a single quoted overall length figure for that year is rarely the one that matches the car in front of you. Match the row to the exact drivetrain, body style and engine on the window sticker or VIN before relying on the number, and use the comparison links below to see how those same configurations line up against rival models.

Where these Kia Forte figures come from

Every value on this page is loaded from federal open data — EPA fuel economy submissions, NHTSA vehicle and crash-test records, and manufacturer specification filings — rather than dealer listings or copied editorial content. The Kia Forte record refreshes as the agencies publish, which typically means new model-year rows appear in the autumn and crash-test results follow through the model year as vehicles are tested. Because certification data is filed per configuration, treat any single headline number for this vehicle with caution: the figure that applies to a specific car depends on its engine, drivetrain, body style and model year, all of which are listed separately above. If a number here disagrees with a brochure, the brochure is usually quoting the best available configuration rather than the one being sold.

Will the Kia Forte fit your garage and parking space?

Measured against a standard single garage door (8 ft wide, 7 ft tall, 20 ft deep stall) and a standard US surface parking space (9 ft x 18 ft). Measure your own opening before buying — older garages are frequently narrower.

Garage door width

Fits

70.9 in wide (body only, mirrors folded) — about 25.1 in of total clearance, so roughly 13 in per side.

Garage door height

Clears

56.7 in tall — 27.3 in of headroom before roof rails, antennas, or a roof box are added.

Parking space

Fits a standard stall

182.7 in long leaves 33.3 in to spare in an 18 ft space, and 37.1 in of side clearance in a 9 ft one.

Size drift: the 2024 Kia Forte is 3 in longer than the 2015 car in our records. If you are replacing an older example with a newer one, check the garage clearance again rather than assuming the outgoing car's footprint carries over.

Its wheelbase (106.3 in) accounts for about 58% of overall length. A higher share generally means shorter overhangs — better approach and departure clearance on driveways and ramps, and more cabin space for the same parking footprint.

Want to see it against another vehicle at the same scale? Open the car size comparison tool or check the Kia Forte curb weight to pair footprint with mass.

Frequently Asked Questions About Forte Dimensions

How long is the Kia Forte?

The Kia Forte is 182.677 inches long, 70.8661 inches wide and 56.6929 inches tall. That is roughly 15.2 feet — compare it with your garage depth before buying.

Will the Kia Forte fit in a standard garage?

A standard single-car garage is about 20 feet (240 in) deep and 10 feet (120 in) wide. At 182.677 in long and 70.8661 in wide, the Kia Forte fits with 57 in of room to spare front-to-back. Remember to allow for mirrors and door swing.

How much does the Kia Forte weigh?

Curb weight for the Kia Forte is about 3,012 lbs. Curb weight excludes passengers and cargo, so add roughly 150 lbs per occupant when calculating payload.