Chevrolet Volt vs Acura ILX Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Acura ILX

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.4 in
  • Height56.4 in
  • Wheelbase106.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.5 in
  • Curb weight3,519 lb – 3,543 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in
  • Acura ILX width70.6 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.5 in shorter (180.4 in vs 181.9 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.6 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 105.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 416 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,115 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 416 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,115 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.3 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.6 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 105.1 in)
  5. Width: Acura ILX is 0.6 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Acura ILX
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILXAcura ILX is narrower by 0.6 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltAcura ILXDifference
Length180.4 in181.9 in1.5 in
Width71.2 in70.6 in0.6 in
Height56.4 in55.6 in0.8 in
Wheelbase106.1 in105.1 in1.0 in
Ground clearance5.5 in5.3 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,531 lb3,115 lb416 lb

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