Chevrolet Volt vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Honda Civic
- Length180.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,519 lb – 3,543 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Honda Civic width70.8 in – 70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.5 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 657 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 2,875 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 657 lb heavier (3,531 lb vs 2,875 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.1 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 55.6 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (71.2 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 0.5 in shorter (180.4 in vs 179.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 179.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 70.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 55.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,531 lb | 2,875 lb | 657 lb |
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