Toyota Prius vs Chevrolet Bolt EV Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Chevrolet Bolt EV

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

Side view
  • Length178.7 in
  • Height58.1 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.1 in
  • Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,080 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.3 in
  • Chevrolet Bolt EV width69.5 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 14.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 164.0 in)
  • Width: Toyota Prius is 0.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.5 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 4.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 62.8 in)
  • Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 518 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,563 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 518 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,563 lb)
  2. Length: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 14.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 164.0 in)
  3. Height: Chevrolet Bolt EV is 4.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 62.8 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 102.4 in)
  5. Width: Toyota Prius is 0.2 in narrower (69.3 in vs 69.5 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Bolt EVChevrolet Bolt EV is shorter by 14.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Chevrolet Bolt EV
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota PriusToyota Prius is narrower by 0.2 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Bolt EVBased on length × width (Chevrolet Bolt EV)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota PriusChevrolet Bolt EVDifference
Length178.7 in164.0 in14.7 in
Width69.3 in69.5 in0.2 in
Height58.1 in62.8 in4.7 in
Wheelbase106.3 in102.4 in3.9 in
Ground clearance5.1 in
Curb weight3,045 lb3,563 lb518 lb

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