Chevrolet Volt vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Honda Civic
- Length177.1 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Curb weight3,786 lb
- Width70.4 in
- Honda Civic width69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 178.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.4 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in taller (56.6 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.2 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 908 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 2,878 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 908 lb heavier (3,786 lb vs 2,878 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.4 in narrower (70.4 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in taller (56.6 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.5 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 104.2 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.3 in shorter (177.1 in vs 178.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.1 in | 178.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 69.0 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 55.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 104.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 6.0 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,786 lb | 2,878 lb | 908 lb |
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