Kia Forte vs Chevrolet Cruze Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Kia Forte · Chevrolet Cruze
- Length182.7 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,908 lb – 3,079 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Chevrolet Cruze width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.2 in shorter (182.7 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 56 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 3,050 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Cruze is 56 lb heavier (2,994 lb vs 3,050 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.0 in taller (56.5 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Cruze is 3.2 in shorter (182.7 in vs 179.5 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Cruze is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Forte · garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Cruze — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Cruze)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Forte | Chevrolet Cruze | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.7 in | 179.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 57.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,994 lb | 3,050 lb | 56 lb |
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