Subaru WRX vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Subaru WRX · Chevrolet Volt

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

Side view
  • Length180.9 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Ground clearance4.9 in
  • Curb weight3,272 lb – 3,340 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Volt is 0.5 in shorter (180.9 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Subaru WRX is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Subaru WRX is 1.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 225 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,531 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.6 in more ground clearance (4.9 in vs 5.5 in)
  2. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 225 lb heavier (3,306 lb vs 3,531 lb)
  3. Height: Subaru WRX is 1.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 106.1 in)
  5. Width: Subaru WRX is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.2 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Subaru WRX · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru WRXSubaru WRX is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet VoltChevrolet Volt has 0.6 in more clearance

Dimension comparison

SpecSubaru WRXChevrolet VoltDifference
Length180.9 in180.4 in0.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in0.5 in
Height58.1 in56.4 in1.7 in
Wheelbase104.3 in106.1 in1.8 in
Ground clearance4.9 in5.5 in0.6 in
Curb weight3,306 lb3,531 lb225 lb

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