Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 vs 2021 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Volkswagen Golf
- Length163.2 in
- Height63.4 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,589 lb – 3,624 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 4.4 in shorter (163.2 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.3 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 5.2 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.8 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 662 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 2,945 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 662 lb heavier (3,607 lb vs 2,945 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 5.2 in taller (63.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 4.4 in shorter (163.2 in vs 167.6 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.3 in narrower (69.5 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Golf has a 1.4 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 103.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV · garage fit for Volkswagen Golf
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Volkswagen Golf | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 163.2 in | 167.6 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 63.4 in | 58.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,607 lb | 2,945 lb | 662 lb |
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