Subaru Impreza vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 vs 2019 catalog dimensions. Subaru Impreza · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length174.0 in – 180.5 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase104.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
  • Curb weight2,955 lb – 3,109 lb
Front / width
  • Width68.5 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in shorter (177.3 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.7 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 499 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 499 lb heavier (3,032 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  2. Width: Subaru Impreza is 2.7 in narrower (68.5 in vs 71.2 in)
  3. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (104.1 in vs 106.1 in)
  5. Length: Subaru Impreza is 3.2 in shorter (177.3 in vs 180.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 3.2 in Check garage fit for Subaru Impreza · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 2.7 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru ImprezaChevrolet VoltDifference
Length177.3 in180.4 in3.2 in
Width68.5 in71.2 in2.7 in
Height57.7 in56.4 in1.3 in
Wheelbase104.1 in106.1 in2.0 in
Ground clearance5.8 in——
Curb weight3,032 lb3,531 lb499 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.0 in – 180.5 in).

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