Kia Forte Koup Specs

Since 2010 the Forte Koup has grown 2″ in length and gained 139 lb.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2010–2018 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2018 Kia Forte Koup, the latest model year on record, is 178.3″ long, 70.1″ wide and 55.5″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,928 lb. At 14.9 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3.1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Kia Forte Koup generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2014: the new car was 1.9″ longer and 161 lb heavier than the 2010–2013 one.

FIG.01·Kia Forte Koup dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2010–2013176.4″69.7″55.1″104.3″2,789 lb
2014–2018178.3″70.1″55.5″106.3″2,950 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Forte Koup year by year

FIG.02·Kia Forte Koup dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2018178.3″70.1″106.3″2,928 lb2
2017178.3″70.1″106.3″2,928 lb2
2016178.3″70.1″106.3″2,928 lb2
2015178.3″70.1″106.3″2,901 lb2
2014178.3″70.1″106.3″2,950 lb2
2013176.4″69.7″104.3″2,879 lb2
2012176.4″69.7″104.3″2,851 lb2
2011176.4″69.7″104.3″2,789 lb2
2010176.4″69.7″104.3″2,789 lb2
ROWS 9·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Forte Koup on the used market

In 39 Forte Koup listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2010–2013 car is the most common: 31 of them (79%), at an average asking price of $3,953.

FIG.05·Kia Forte Koup generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2014–2018821%$5,477126,299 mi
2010–20133179%$3,953148,125 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Forte Koup fit

FIG.02·Kia Forte Koup — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep14.9 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft14.9 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.8 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Kia Forte Koup against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 983 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width70.1″71.3″−1.2″
Wheelbase106.3″104.7″+1.6″
Curb weight2,928 lb3,373 lb−445 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Forte Koup against its rivals

Next to the Ford Focus, Mitsubishi Lancer and Buick Verano, the Forte Koup is the lightest of the four.

FIG.04·Kia Forte Koup against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Kia Forte Koup (this car)2018178.3″70.1″2,928 lb
Ford Focus2018174″72″3,201 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer2018181.9″69.3″3,016 lb
Buick Verano2017183.9″71.3″3,300 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
Upgrade to Pro

Specs vary by trim. Yours decodes from the VIN.

  • Exact build, engine and factory options for one VIN
  • The original window sticker as it left the factory
  • What that specific configuration is worth today
  • Decode a whole list of VINs at once
  • No ads, on every page
  • No ads, no tracking — and much more
Free plan available — no credit card needed

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Forte Koup bigger than the 2017?

No. The 2018 and 2017 Forte Koup are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Forte Koup or the Ford Focus?

The 2018 Ford Focus is 4.3″ shorter and 273 lb heavier than the 2018 Forte Koup.

How much does a used Forte Koup cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,953 for the 2010–2013 car to $5,477 for the 2014–2018 one, across 39 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 9 Forte Koup model years, 2010 to 2018. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
Found this useful?

Mark ForCar as a preferred source and our data shows up first in your Google results. One click, no account.

Prefer ForCar →