Chevrolet Volt Specs

Since 2011 the Volt has grown 3.1″ in length and shed 214 lb, so today's car is longer yet lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2011–2020 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2020 Chevrolet Volt, the latest model year on record, is 180.3″ long, 71.3″ wide and 56.3″ tall on a 105.9″ wheelbase, and weighs 3,543 lb. At 15 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 3 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Volt generation, measured

The biggest change came in 2016: the new car was 3.1″ longer and 214 lb lighter than the 2011–2015 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Volt dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2011–2015177.2″70.5″56.3″105.9″3,757 lb
2016–2020180.3″71.3″56.3″105.9″3,543 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Volt year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Volt dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2020180.3″71.3″105.9″3,543 lb1
2019180.3″71.3″105.9″3,543 lb1
2018180.3″71.3″105.9″3,543 lb1
2017180.3″71.3″105.9″3,543 lb1
2016180.3″71.3″105.9″3,543 lb1
2015177.2″70.5″105.9″3,781 lb1
2014177.2″70.5″105.9″3,781 lb1
2013177.2″70.5″105.9″3,781 lb1
2012177.2″70.5″105.9″3,757 lb1
2011177.2″70.5″105.9″3,757 lb1
ROWS 10·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Volt on the used market

In 327 Volt listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2011–2015 car is the most common: 196 of them (60%), at an average asking price of $6,142. ForCar visitors have decoded 67 Volt VINs; the most checked model years are 2017, 2019 and 2014.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Volt generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2016–202013040%$9,89898,184 mi
2011–201519660%$6,142123,534 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Volt fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Volt — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep15 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft15 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide5.9 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Chevrolet Volt against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 1,037 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width71.3″71.7″−0.4″
Wheelbase105.9″105.9″same
Curb weight3,543 lb3,466 lb+77 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Volt against its rivals

FIG.04·Chevrolet Volt against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Chevrolet Volt (this car)2020180.3″71.3″3,543 lb
Ford Focus2018174″72″3,201 lb
Mitsubishi Lancer2018181.9″69.3″3,016 lb
Cadillac ATS2019183.9″72″3,594 lb
ROWS 4·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Volt bigger than the 2019?

No. The 2020 and 2019 Volt are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Volt or the Ford Focus?

The 2018 Ford Focus is 6.3″ shorter and 342 lb lighter than the 2020 Volt.

How much does a used Volt cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $6,142 for the 2011–2015 car to $9,898 for the 2016–2020 one, across 327 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 10 Volt model years, 2011 to 2020. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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