Chevrolet Volt vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Kia Forte
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,781 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Kia Forte width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 969 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,813 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 969 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,813 lb)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.9 in taller (56.6 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 2.5 in shorter (177.1 in vs 174.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.3 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 0.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 174.6 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 57.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 104.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lb | 2,813 lb | 969 lb |
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