Chevrolet Volt vs Nissan LEAF
Overview | |
MSRP$33,170 | MSRP$31,600 |
Average price$13,362 | Average price$13,496 |
Listings680 | Listings3798 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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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 SummaryThis is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine147 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity40 kWh |
MPG City43 | MPG City123 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway99 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)8 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name147 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 Capacity40 kWh |
MPG City43 | MPG City123 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway99 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.6 cu ft | Cargo Space23.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3543 lbs | Curb Weight3538 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height61.4 in |
Length180.4 in | Length176.4 in |
Width71.2 in | Width70.5 in |
Wheelbase106.1 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1220 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,170 | $31,600 |
Average price | $13,362 | $13,496 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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.” | This is the car I wish Nissan made 10 years ago, when the first-generation Leaf almost stranded me on my way to work. Batteries have improved so much since 2010, they've made those early cars practically worthless on the used market. Case in point: with the second-generation Leaf, Nissan has added a new Plus model that claims up to 226 miles per charge, offers quicker acceleration, and includes more technology for every Leaf trim. It's enough to make the Leaf feel like a real car. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 147 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 40 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | 123 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 99 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 8 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 147 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 8 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 40 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | 123 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 99 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.6 cu ft | 23.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3543 lbs | 3538 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 61.4 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 176.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 70.5 in |
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 1220 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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