Chevrolet Volt vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Kia Forte
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,781 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.6 in shorter (177.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 788 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 788 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.6 in shorter (177.1 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (70.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 182.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 70.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 106.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,781 lb | 2,994 lb | 788 lb |
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