Chevrolet Cruze vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Kia Forte
- Length183.7 in
- Height57.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Width70.5 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 8.3 in shorter (183.7 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Length: Kia Forte is 8.3 in shorter (183.7 in vs 175.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.7 in taller (57.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 8.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 175.4 in | 8.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | — | 2,865 lb | — |
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