Honda Civic vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Chevrolet Volt
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 608 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,531 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 608 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 3,531 lb)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.5 in shorter (177.9 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.4 in narrower (70.8 in vs 71.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 180.4 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 71.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 3,531 lb | 608 lb |
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