Chevrolet Cobalt vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cobalt · Kia Forte
- Length180.3 in – 180.5 in
- Height55.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase103.3 in
- Curb weight2,721 lb – 2,926 lb
- Width67.9 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.1 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.2 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 44 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,780 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.0 in narrower (67.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 1.2 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cobalt is 44 lb heavier (2,824 lb vs 2,780 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.1 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (103.3 in vs 104.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cobalt | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 178.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 67.9 in | 69.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 104.3 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,780 lb | 44 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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