Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Volkswagen Beetle Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Volkswagen Beetle
- Length163.2 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 3,624 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen Beetle width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 5.6 in shorter (163.2 in vs 168.8 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 2.4 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 465 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 3,142 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 465 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 3,142 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 5.1 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 2.4 in narrower (69.5 in vs 71.9 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 5.6 in shorter (163.2 in vs 168.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Bolt EV has a 2.3 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 100.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 5.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV · garage fit for Volkswagen Beetle
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Volkswagen Beetle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.2 in | 168.8 in | 5.6 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 71.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 58.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 100.1 in | 2.3 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.7 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,607 lb | 3,142 lb | 465 lb |
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