Kia Forte vs Chevrolet Cobalt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2010 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Chevrolet Cobalt
- Length171.3 in – 179.5 in
- Height56.5 in – 57.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in – 5.5 in
- Curb weight2,736 lb – 2,912 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Chevrolet Cobalt width67.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.9 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.5 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Width: Chevrolet Cobalt is 2.2 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Forte has a 3.0 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.3 in)
- Length: Kia Forte is 5.0 in shorter (175.4 in vs 180.4 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.5 in taller (56.8 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageKia Forte — Kia Forte is shorter by 5.0 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Chevrolet Cobalt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cobalt — Chevrolet Cobalt is narrower by 2.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Cobalt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.4 in | 180.4 in | 5.0 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.9 in | 2.2 in |
| Height | 56.8 in | 56.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.3 in | 3.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,824 lb | 2,824 lb | 1 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 171.3 in – 179.5 in).
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