Chevrolet Volt vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Kia Forte

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.4 in
  • Height56.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in
  • Curb weight3,519 lb – 3,543 lb
Front / width
  • 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)

Biggest size differences

  1. Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (180.4 in vs 175.4 in)
  2. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.1 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.4 in)
  3. Width: Kia Forte is 1.1 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.1 in)
  4. Height: Kia Forte is 0.3 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.7 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageKia ForteKia Forte is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Kia Forte
  • Narrower for tight parkingKia ForteKia Forte is narrower by 1.1 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt has 0.1 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintKia ForteBased on length × width (Kia Forte)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltKia ForteDifference
Length180.4 in175.4 in5.0 in
Width71.2 in70.1 in1.1 in
Height56.4 in56.7 in0.3 in
Wheelbase106.1 in106.3 in0.2 in
Ground clearance5.5 in5.4 in0.1 in
Curb weight3,531 lb

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