Chevrolet Bolt EV vs Volkswagen Golf Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Bolt EV · Volkswagen Golf
- Length164.0 in
- Height62.8 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Curb weight3,563 lb
- Width69.5 in
- Volkswagen Golf width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.6 in shorter (164.0 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 4.6 in taller (62.8 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 600 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 2,963 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 600 lb heavier (3,563 lb vs 2,963 lb)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 4.6 in taller (62.8 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.6 in shorter (164.0 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 3.6 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 | 164.0 in | 167.6 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 69.5 in | 70.8 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 62.8 in | 58.2 in | 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 103.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,563 lb | 2,963 lb | 600 lb |
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