Spec Sizes

Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length173.8 in – 180.3 in
  • Height57.7 in – 58.1 in
  • Wheelbase103.3 in – 104.1 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,910 lb – 3,241 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in – 70.7 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: essentially the same
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.4 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 706 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,781 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 706 lb heavier (3,076 lb vs 3,781 lb)
  2. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.6 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 105.7 in)
  4. Width: Subaru Impreza is 0.8 in narrower (69.6 in vs 70.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 0.8 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaChevrolet VoltDifference
Length177.1 in177.1 in0.0 in
Width69.6 in70.4 in0.8 in
Height57.9 in56.6 in1.3 in
Wheelbase103.7 in105.7 in2.0 in
Ground clearance6.0 in——
Curb weight3,076 lb3,781 lb706 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 173.8 in – 180.3 in).

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