Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
  • Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,954 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic is 0.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,010 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,781 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,010 lb heavier (2,771 lb vs 3,781 lb)
  2. Width: Honda Civic is 1.5 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.4 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.6 in)
  4. Length: Honda Civic is 0.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.1 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 0.4 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda CivicHonda Civic is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingHonda CivicHonda Civic is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHonda CivicBased on length × width (Honda Civic)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda CivicChevrolet VoltDifference
Length176.4 in177.1 in0.7 in
Width69.0 in70.4 in1.5 in
Height55.8 in56.6 in0.9 in
Wheelbase105.3 in105.7 in0.4 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight2,771 lb3,781 lb1,010 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).

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