Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Volt
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.7 in shorter (180.8 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 738 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,781 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 738 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,781 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 3.7 in shorter (180.8 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 177.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.6 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 105.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,781 lb | 738 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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