Toyota Prius vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Chevrolet Volt
- Length178.7 in
- Height58.1 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.1 in
- Curb weight3,010 lb – 3,080 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.9 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Prius has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 106.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 486 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,531 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 486 lb heavier (3,045 lb vs 3,531 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.0 in vs 5.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in taller (58.1 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 1.9 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.2 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 1.7 in shorter (178.7 in vs 180.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 1.9 in
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.7 in | 180.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 71.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 58.1 in | 56.4 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.0 in | 5.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,045 lb | 3,531 lb | 486 lb |
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