Hyundai Elantra vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Chevrolet Volt
- Length179.1 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.1 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 712 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,543 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 712 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,543 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.3 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.2 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 180.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 56.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 3,543 lb | 712 lb |
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