Chevrolet Volt vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Kia Forte
- Length180.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Kia Forte width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (180.4 in vs 175.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 679 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 2,865 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 679 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 2,865 lb)
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (180.4 in vs 175.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
- Width: Kia Forte is 1.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Narrower for tight parkingKia Forte — Kia Forte is narrower by 1.1 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.1 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintKia Forte — Based on length × width (Kia Forte)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 175.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.1 in | 1.1 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.7 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 2,865 lb | 679 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.