Spec Sizes

Honda Civic Type R vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,117 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic Type R is 1.0 in shorter (179.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 2.7 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 414 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 414 lb heavier (3,117 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 2.7 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.2 in)
  4. Length: Honda Civic Type R is 1.0 in shorter (179.4 in vs 180.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Honda Civic Type R has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type R — Honda Civic Type R is shorter by 1.0 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 2.7 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RChevrolet VoltDifference
Length179.4 in180.4 in1.0 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in2.7 in
Height56.5 in56.4 in0.1 in
Wheelbase106.3 in106.1 in0.2 in
Ground clearance5.1 in5.5 in0.4 in
Curb weight3,117 lb3,531 lb414 lb

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