Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Volt
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,012 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,781 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 1,012 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,781 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.4 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 1.2 in shorter (178.3 in vs 177.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 177.1 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.4 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 3,781 lb | 1,012 lb |
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