The 2024 Kia Forte, the latest model year on record, is 180.3″ long, 70.9″ wide and 56.7″ tall on a 106.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 2,934 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.
Every Kia Forte generation, measured
The biggest change in length came in 2019, when the new car was 4.7″ longer than the 2014–2018 one. The biggest change in weight came in 2014: 157 lb heavier than before.
| Generation | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2013 | 178.3″ | 70.1″ | 57.5″ | 104.3″ | 2,780 lb |
| 2014–2018 | 175.6″ | 70.1″ | 57.1″ | 106.3″ | 2,937 lb |
| 2019–2024 | 180.3″ | 70.9″ | 56.7″ | 106.3″ | 2,813 lb |
Forte year by year
| Model year | Length | Width | Wheelbase | Curb weight | Body styles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 180.3″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2023 | 180.3″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2022 | 180.3″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2021 | 180.3″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2020 | 180.3″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2019 | 180.3″ | 70.9″ | 106.3″ | 2 | |
| 2018 | 175.6″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2017 | 175.6″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2016 | 175.6″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2015 | 175.6″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2014 | 175.6″ | 70.1″ | 106.3″ | 4 | |
| 2013 | 174.8″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 4 | |
| 2012 | 174.8″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 4 | |
| 2011 | 174.8″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 4 | |
| 2010 | 178.3″ | 70.1″ | 104.3″ | 2 |
Forte on the used market
In 1,323 Forte listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2014–2018 car is the most common: 662 of them (50%), at an average asking price of $6,184. ForCar visitors have decoded 218 Forte VINs; the most checked model years are 2023, 2019 and 2014.
| Generation | Listings | Share | Average asking price | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2024 | 432 | 33% | $13,283 | 72,827 mi |
| 2014–2018 | 662 | 50% | $6,184 | 119,124 mi |
| 2010–2013 | 228 | 17% | $3,452 | 155,342 mi |
Will a Forte fit
| Space | Typical size | This car | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single garage | 20 ft deep | 15 ft | Fits, with room to open the door |
| Street parking space | 18 ft | 15 ft | Fits comfortably |
| Standard parking bay width | 8.5 ft wide | 5.9 ft | Room to open doors both sides |
Against cars of the same length
| Measure | This car | Typical of 1,037 cars within 10″ of its length | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 70.9″ | 71.7″ | −0.8″ |
| Wheelbase | 106.3″ | 105.9″ | +0.4″ |
| Curb weight | 2,934 lb | 3,466 lb | −532 lb |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 Forte bigger than the 2023?
No. The 2024 and 2023 Forte are the same size and weight.
Which Forte years share the same body?
By our measurements the body changed in 2014 and 2019. Model years inside each range, such as 2019–2024, share the same dimensions; the boundaries are estimated from changes in size.
How much does a used Forte cost?
In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $3,452 for the 2010–2013 car to $13,283 for the 2019–2024 one, across 1,323 listings.
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