Chevrolet Volt vs BMW ActiveHybrid 5
Overview | |
MSRP$33,170 | MSRP$62,100 |
Average price$13,337 | Average price |
Listings692 | Listings1 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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 Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower335 hp @ 5800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City43 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway30 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid |
Torque | Torque330 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower335 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City43 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.6 cu ft | Cargo Space14.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3543 lbs | Curb Weight4288 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height57.6 in |
Length180.4 in | Length193.1 in |
Width71.2 in | Width84.4 in |
Wheelbase106.1 in | Wheelbase116.9 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,170 | $62,100 |
Average price | $13,337 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | |
Expert reviews | 8.0 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.” | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | |
MPG City | 43 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 30 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 3.0L 335 hp I6 Hybrid |
Torque | 330 lb-ft @ 1200 rpm | |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | |
MPG City | 43 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.6 cu ft | 14.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3543 lbs | 4288 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 57.6 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 193.1 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 84.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 116.9 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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