Acura ILX vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Chevrolet Volt

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length181.9 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,137 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.5 in shorter (181.9 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 416 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 416 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 106.1 in)
  5. Width: Acura ILX is 0.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 71.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILXAcura ILX is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXChevrolet VoltDifference
Length181.9 in180.4 in1.5 in
Width70.6 in71.2 in0.6 in
Height55.6 in56.4 in0.8 in
Wheelbase105.1 in106.1 in1.0 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.5 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,115 lb3,531 lb416 lb

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