Chevrolet Volt vs Ford Fusion Energi
Overview | |
MSRP$33,170 | MSRP$35,620 |
Average price$13,341 | Average price$16,108 |
Listings680 | Listings431 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.2 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 SummaryThe Fusion may be going away for good, but before it takes its final bow, Ford is doing its best to keep it relevant. This year, the plug-in hybrid version—the Energi—receives increased battery capacity (from 7.6 kWh to 9.0 kWh), thanks to more energy-dense chemistry. In turn, this increases the stated electric range from 21 to 25 miles, putting it right in line with the best-selling plug-in hybrid on the market, the Prius Prime. Additionally, a mild facelift has updated the front and rear, but the real winner for 2019 is Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance tech. This addition adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and a reversing camera. The Fusion is the first vehicle to get this new package, and in one of the smartest moves Ford has made of late, it comes standard across the range. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity7.6 kWh |
MPG City43 | MPG City109 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway97 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)2.5 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity7.6 kWh |
MPG City43 | MPG City109 |
MPG Highway42 | MPG Highway97 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.6 cu ft | Cargo Space8.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3543 lbs | Curb Weight |
Height56.4 in | Height58.0 in |
Length180.4 in | Length191.8 in |
Width71.2 in | Width75.2 in |
Wheelbase106.1 in | Wheelbase112.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $33,170 | $35,620 |
Average price | $13,341 | $16,108 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.2 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.” | The Fusion may be going away for good, but before it takes its final bow, Ford is doing its best to keep it relevant. This year, the plug-in hybrid version—the Energi—receives increased battery capacity (from 7.6 kWh to 9.0 kWh), thanks to more energy-dense chemistry. In turn, this increases the stated electric range from 21 to 25 miles, putting it right in line with the best-selling plug-in hybrid on the market, the Prius Prime. Additionally, a mild facelift has updated the front and rear, but the real winner for 2019 is Ford’s Co-Pilot360 suite of driver-assistance tech. This addition adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, automatic high-beams, and a reversing camera. The Fusion is the first vehicle to get this new package, and in one of the smartest moves Ford has made of late, it comes standard across the range. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 7.6 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | 109 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 97 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 2.0L 188 hp I4 Hybrid |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 2.5 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 7.6 kWh |
MPG City | 43 | 109 |
MPG Highway | 42 | 97 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.6 cu ft | 8.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3543 lbs | |
Height | 56.4 in | 58.0 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 191.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 75.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 112.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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