Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Volt
- Length175.5 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,716 lb – 2,967 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in shorter (177.4 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.4 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 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 940 lb heavier (2,842 lb vs 3,781 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 940 lb heavier (2,842 lb vs 3,781 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 1.4 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 1.5 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in shorter (177.4 in vs 177.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 177.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 105.7 in | 1.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,842 lb | 3,781 lb | 940 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 179.4 in).
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