Toyota Prius vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Chevrolet Volt
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 739 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,781 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 739 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,781 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.6 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in narrower (68.7 in vs 70.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 0.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 177.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 177.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 70.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,781 lb | 739 lb |
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