BMW M2 vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. BMW M2 · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length176.2 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.0 in
  • Ground clearance4.8 in
  • Curb weight3,450 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.0 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: BMW M2 is 4.2 in shorter (176.2 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 0.1 in longer wheelbase (106.0 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 81 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.8 in vs 5.5 in)
  2. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 1.8 in narrower (73.0 in vs 71.2 in)
  3. Length: BMW M2 is 4.2 in shorter (176.2 in vs 180.4 in)
  4. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 81 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageBMW M2BMW M2 is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for BMW M2 · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt is narrower by 1.8 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt has 0.7 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecBMW M2Chevrolet VoltDifference
Length176.2 in180.4 in4.2 in
Width73.0 in71.2 in1.8 in
Height55.5 in56.4 in0.9 in
Wheelbase106.0 in106.1 in0.1 in
Ground clearance4.8 in5.5 in0.7 in
Curb weight3,450 lb3,531 lb81 lb

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