Chevrolet Volt vs Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
Years produced2011-2019 | Years produced2017-Present |
MSRP$33,170 | MSRP$36,990 |
Listings643 | Listings5458 |
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 | Engine425 hp Electric |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City113 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway128 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | Engine Name425 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V)4.5 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity18 kWh | EV Battery Capacity82 kWh |
MPG City113 | MPG City145 |
MPG Highway99 | MPG Highway128 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.6 cu ft | Cargo Space24.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3543 lbs | Curb Weight4030 lbs |
Height56.4 in | Height56.7 in |
Length180.4 in | Length185.8 in |
Width71.2 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase106.1 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload654 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2011-2019 | 2017-Present |
MSRP | $33,170 | $36,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
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 | 425 hp Electric |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 82 kWh |
MPG City | 113 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 128 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 11.7 hours |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 149 hp I4 Hybrid | 425 hp Electric |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 4.5 hours | 11.7 hours |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 18 kWh | 82 kWh |
MPG City | 113 | 145 |
MPG Highway | 99 | 128 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.6 cu ft | 24.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3543 lbs | 4030 lbs |
Height | 56.4 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 185.8 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 654 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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