Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Tesla Model 3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Tesla Model 3
- Length164.0 in
- Height62.8 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,563 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Tesla Model 3 width72.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 20.8 in shorter (164.0 in vs 184.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.3 in narrower (69.5 in vs 72.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.2 in taller (62.8 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 113.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 263 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 3,826 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 20.8 in shorter (164.0 in vs 184.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.2 in taller (62.8 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 113.2 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 263 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 3,826 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.3 in narrower (69.5 in vs 72.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 20.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV · garage fit for Tesla Model 3
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Tesla Model 3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 in | 184.8 in | 20.8 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 72.8 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 62.8 in | 56.6 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 113.2 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,563 lb | 3,826 lb | 263 lb |
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