Kia Soul vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Kia Soul · Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Length165.2 in
- Height63.0 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.7 in
- Curb weight2,802 lb – 3,036 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.2 in shorter (165.2 in vs 164.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 0.2 in taller (63.0 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 644 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,563 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 644 lb heavier (2,919 lb vs 3,563 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.2 in shorter (165.2 in vs 164.0 in)
- Height: Kia Soul is 0.2 in taller (63.0 in vs 62.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Kia Soul · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Kia Soul | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 165.2 in | 164.0 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 63.0 in | 62.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 102.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,919 lb | 3,563 lb | 644 lb |
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