Spec Sizes

Lexus IS 250 vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2015 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
  • Length183.7 in
  • Height56.3 in
  • Wheelbase110.2 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,461 lb – 3,649 lb
Front / width
  • Width71.3 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Volt is 6.6 in shorter (183.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  • Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 0.3 in taller (56.3 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 231 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,786 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 231 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,786 lb)
  2. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.3 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.5 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Length: Chevrolet Volt is 6.6 in shorter (183.7 in vs 177.1 in)
  5. Width: Chevrolet Volt is 0.9 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 6.6 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is narrower by 0.9 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.3 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)

Dimension comparison

SpecLexus IS 250Chevrolet VoltDifference
Length183.7 in177.1 in6.6 in
Width71.3 in70.4 in0.9 in
Height56.3 in56.6 in0.3 in
Wheelbase110.2 in105.7 in4.5 in
Ground clearance5.2 in5.5 in0.3 in
Curb weight3,555 lb3,786 lb231 lb

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