Kia Niro vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Kia Niro · Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Length171.5 in
- Height60.4 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.3 in
- Curb weight3,106 lb – 3,274 lb
- Width71.1 in
- Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 7.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 164.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 2.4 in taller (60.4 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 390 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,580 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 390 lb heavier (3,190 lb vs 3,580 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 7.5 in shorter (171.5 in vs 164.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 2.4 in taller (60.4 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Kia Niro has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.6 in narrower (71.1 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 7.5 in Check garage fit for Kia Niro · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Niro | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171.5 in | 164.0 in | 7.5 in |
| Width | 71.1 in | 69.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 60.4 in | 62.8 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 102.4 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,190 lb | 3,580 lb | 390 lb |
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