Kia Forte vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,908 lb – 3,079 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 170 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 2,824 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Kia Forte is 170 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 2,824 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 3.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.3 in shorter (182.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is shorter by 2.3 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cobalt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cobalt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 180.4 in | 2.3 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 67.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,994 lb | 2,824 lb | 170 lb |
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