Volkswagen Jetta vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Chevrolet Volt
- Length182.2 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase104.4 in
- Ground clearance4.9 in – 5.2 in
- Curb weight2,836 lb – 3,162 lb
- Width70.0 in
- Chevrolet Volt width70.4 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 177.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.4 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 787 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,786 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 787 lb heavier (2,999 lb vs 3,786 lb)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more ground clearance (5.1 in vs 5.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Volt is 5.1 in shorter (182.2 in vs 177.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 1.3 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt is shorter by 5.1 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
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Volt — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Volt)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Chevrolet Volt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.2 in | 177.1 in | 5.1 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 56.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 105.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in | 5.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,999 lb | 3,786 lb | 787 lb |
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