Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Chevrolet Volt
- Length164.0 in
- Height62.8 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,580 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 16.4 in shorter (164.0 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.7 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.4 in taller (62.8 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 49 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,531 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.4 in taller (62.8 in vs 56.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 16.4 in shorter (164.0 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 106.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.7 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 49 lb heavier (3,580 lb vs 3,531 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 16.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 in | 180.4 in | 16.4 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 62.8 in | 56.4 in | 6.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 106.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,580 lb | 3,531 lb | 49 lb |
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