Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan LEAF
Overview | |
MSRP$33,170 | MSRP$29,010 |
Listings570 | Listings2227 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryCompromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.” | |
Reviews SummaryWith 6 years under its belt, the Nissan Leaf is getting rather long in the electric tooth. Competitors have populated the automotive landscape with all-electric options matching the Leaf for style and substance, so Nissan has upped battery capacity for the 2016 SV and SL trims for a full 104 miles of range—a 23-mile increase over that of the old battery pack—and added a quick-charge port for the mid-level SV. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine107 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity30 kWh |
MPG City113 | MPG City126 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway101 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name107 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity30 kWh |
MPG City113 | MPG City126 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway101 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.6 cu ft | Cargo Space24.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3543 lbs | Curb Weight3256 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height61.0 in |
Length180.4 in | Length175.0 in |
Width71.2 in | Width69.7 in |
Wheelbase106.1 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,170 | $29,010 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Compromises are inherently dissatisfying, but the redesigned 2016 Chevrolet Volt represents a rare exception to this rule. The Volt provides half the range of a traditional electric car and returns fewer miles per gallon than a Toyota Prius. This compromise, however, is brilliant, because the Volt’s special powertrain allows for electric mobility the majority of the time while completely eliminating a phenomenon known as “range anxiety.” | With 6 years under its belt, the Nissan Leaf is getting rather long in the electric tooth. Competitors have populated the automotive landscape with all-electric options matching the Leaf for style and substance, so Nissan has upped battery capacity for the 2016 SV and SL trims for a full 104 miles of range—a 23-mile increase over that of the old battery pack—and added a quick-charge port for the mid-level SV. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 107 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 30 kWh |
MPG City | 113 | 126 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 101 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 8 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 107 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 8 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 30 kWh |
MPG City | 113 | 126 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 101 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.6 cu ft | 24.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3543 lbs | 3256 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 61.0 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 175.0 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 69.7 in |
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.3 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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