Acura RSX vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Acura RSX · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length172.4 in
  • Height54.9 in
  • Wheelbase101.2 in
  • Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,840 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.9 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura RSX is 8.0 in shorter (172.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Acura RSX is 3.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 1.5 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 744 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 744 lb heavier (2,787 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  2. Width: Acura RSX is 3.3 in narrower (67.9 in vs 71.2 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (101.2 in vs 106.1 in)
  4. Length: Acura RSX is 8.0 in shorter (172.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 1.5 in taller (54.9 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura RSX — Acura RSX is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Acura RSX · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura RSX — Acura RSX is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura RSX — Based on length × width (Acura RSX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura RSXChevrolet VoltDifference
Length172.4 in180.4 in8.0 in
Width67.9 in71.2 in3.3 in
Height54.9 in56.4 in1.5 in
Wheelbase101.2 in106.1 in4.9 in
Curb weight2,787 lb3,531 lb744 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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