Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Tesla Model Y Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Tesla Model Y
- Length164.0 in
- Height62.8 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,563 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Tesla Model Y width75.6 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 23.0 in shorter (164.0 in vs 187.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.1 in narrower (69.5 in vs 75.6 in)
- Height: Tesla Model Y is 1.1 in taller (62.8 in vs 63.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 113.8 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 853 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 4,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Tesla Model Y is 853 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 4,416 lb)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 23.0 in shorter (164.0 in vs 187.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model Y has a 11.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 113.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.1 in narrower (69.5 in vs 75.6 in)
- Height: Tesla Model Y is 1.1 in taller (62.8 in vs 63.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 23.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV · garage fit for Tesla Model Y
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 6.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Tesla Model Y | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 164.0 in | 187.0 in | 23.0 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 75.6 in | 6.1 in |
| Height | 62.8 in | 63.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 113.8 in | 11.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,563 lb | 4,416 lb | 853 lb |
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