Tesla Model 3 vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Tesla Model 3 · Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Length184.8 in
- Height56.4 in – 56.8 in
- Wheelbase113.2 in
- Curb weight3,554 lb – 4,036 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 20.8 in shorter (184.8 in vs 164.0 in)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.5 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.2 in taller (56.6 in vs 62.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 232 lb heavier (3,795 lb vs 3,563 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 20.8 in shorter (184.8 in vs 164.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Tesla Model 3 has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (113.2 in vs 102.4 in)
- Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 6.2 in taller (56.6 in vs 62.8 in)
- Curb weight: Tesla Model 3 is 232 lb heavier (3,795 lb vs 3,563 lb)
- Width: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 3.3 in narrower (72.8 in vs 69.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 20.8 in Check garage fit for Tesla Model 3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Narrower for tight parkingChevrolet Bolt EV — Chevrolet Bolt EV is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EV — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Tesla Model 3 | Chevrolet Bolt EV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.8 in | 164.0 in | 20.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 69.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 62.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 102.4 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,795 lb | 3,563 lb | 232 lb |
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