Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Kia Niro Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Kia Niro
- Length163.2 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 3,624 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Kia Niro width71.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 8.3 in shorter (163.2 in vs 171.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.6 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.0 in taller (63.4 in vs 60.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 431 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 3,176 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 431 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 3,176 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.0 in taller (63.4 in vs 60.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 8.3 in shorter (163.2 in vs 171.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.6 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV · garage fit for Kia Niro
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Kia Niro | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.2 in | 171.5 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.1 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 60.4 in | 3.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,607 lb | 3,176 lb | 431 lb |
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