Spec Sizes

Chevrolet Volt vs Honda Insight Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Honda Insight

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

Side view
  • Length177.1 in
  • Height56.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.7 in
  • Curb weight3,781 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.4 in
  • Honda Insight width66.7 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Insight is 4.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 172.3 in)
  • Width: Honda Insight is 3.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.4 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.2 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 100.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,055 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,726 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,055 lb heavier (3,781 lb vs 2,726 lb)
  2. Width: Honda Insight is 3.7 in narrower (70.4 in vs 66.7 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 5.3 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 100.4 in)
  4. Length: Honda Insight is 4.8 in shorter (177.1 in vs 172.3 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.4 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Honda Insight
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)

Dimension comparison

SpecChevrolet VoltHonda InsightDifference
Length177.1 in172.3 in4.8 in
Width70.4 in66.7 in3.7 in
Height56.6 in56.2 in0.4 in
Wheelbase105.7 in100.4 in5.3 in
Curb weight3,781 lb2,726 lb1,055 lb

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