Chevrolet Volt vs Toyota Prius Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Volt · Toyota Prius
- Length180.4 in
- Height56.4 in
- Wheelbase106.1 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,543 lb
- Width71.2 in
- Toyota Prius width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.1 in vs 106.3 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.0 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 498 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,045 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 498 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,045 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.5 in vs 5.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.9 in narrower (71.2 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in shorter (180.4 in vs 178.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Volt · garage fit for Toyota Prius
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Volt | Toyota Prius | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.4 in | 178.7 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 71.2 in | 69.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,045 lb | 498 lb |
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