Spec Sizes

Lexus IS 250 vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length180.3 in
  • Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.5 in
  • Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,651 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.2 in shorter (180.3 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 228 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,781 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 228 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,781 lb)
  2. Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.2 in shorter (180.3 in vs 177.1 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.4 in)
  5. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)

Dimension comparison

SpecLexus IS 250Chevrolet VoltDifference
Length180.3 in177.1 in3.2 in
Width70.9 in70.4 in0.5 in
Height56.4 in56.6 in0.2 in
Wheelbase107.5 in105.7 in1.8 in
Curb weight3,553 lb3,781 lb228 lb

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