Chevrolet Cruze vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Cruze · Chevrolet Volt
- Length181.0 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance5.8 in – 6.4 in
- Curb weight3,005 lb – 3,471 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.9 in shorter (181.0 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: essentially the same
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 548 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 548 lb heavier (3,238 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Cruze has 0.6 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Cruze is 1.5 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.6 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.9 in shorter (181.0 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in narrower (70.7 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 3.9 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Cruze · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.3 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Cruze — Chevrolet Cruze has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Cruze | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 181.0 in | 177.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 105.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,238 lb | 3,786 lb | 548 lb |
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