Chevrolet Volt vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Chevrolet Bolt EV

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
  • Curb weight3,519 lb – 3,543 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.2 in
  • Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 16.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 164.0 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.7 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 62.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 32 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,563 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 62.8 in)
  2. Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 16.4 in shorter (180.4 in vs 164.0 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 3.7 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 102.4 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 1.7 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.5 in)
  5. Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 32 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 3,563 lb)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EVChevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 16.4 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EVChevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 1.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EVBased on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltChevrolet Bolt EVDifference
Length180.4 in164.0 in16.4 in
Width71.2 in69.5 in1.7 in
Height56.4 in62.8 in6.4 in
Wheelbase106.1 in102.4 in3.7 in
Curb weight3,531 lb3,563 lb32 lb

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