Chevrolet Cobalt vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Kia Forte
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.7 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,991 lb – 3,216 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 110 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 110 lb heavier (3,104 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 106.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.3 in shorter (180.4 in vs 182.7 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 182.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 70.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 106.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,104 lb | 2,994 lb | 110 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 180.3 in – 180.5 in).
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