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2015 Chevrolet Volt and 2012 Ford Taurus Specifications
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Volt | Ford Taurus | |
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| Transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | |||
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 112.9 in | -7.2 in |
| Length | 177.1 in | 202.9 in | -25.8 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 76.2 in | -5.8 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 60.7 in | -4.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 4015 lb. | -234 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -10.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.0 in | -1.2 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.9 in | -1.4 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 56.3 in | -2.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.8 in | -1.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 56.9 in | -3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 55.8 in | -4.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 38.1 in | -4 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -3.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -9.5 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 20.1 ft3 | -20.1 |
TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
| 2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Comment | |
| 2014 | The original Chevrolet Volt's cramped rear seat could only hold two people. In the second-generation Volt the hump for the battery pack has been lowered to permit a third person to straddle it. But they'd better be small, and even then they won't be comfortable. This fifth spot could be the least comfortable seating position in any four-door car. It's best considered for short-term emergency use. Even the Volt's outboard rear seat passengers better not be tall. The Volt's roof line sweeps dramatically downward, while the hatch extends unusually far forward. To squeeze rear seat passengers within this oddly configured space, Chevrolet has positioned the seat cushion very low and has located the rear passengers' heads beneath the hatch glass. The roof's rear cross-member produces an odd bulge in the headliner ahead of said heads. As is, both rear head room and rear knee room are in short supply and it is easy to bump one's noggin while getting into the rear seat. Adding insult to injury, the Volt's rear seat feels even tighter than it is because the rear side windows are small and the front seats largely block the view foward. Claustrophobes better sit up front. One somewhat bright spot: the Volt's rear seat cushion angles sharply upward to provide more thigh support than you'll find in the typical compact car (or the Prius) despite the seat's ultra-low butt pocket. The Prius's official interior dimensions might not differ much from the Volt's, but its rear seat passengers enjoy much more rear knee room (if slightly less rear headroom) and feel like they have far more room. see full Chevrolet Volt review | |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Chevrolet Volt
| 2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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| 2015 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Rear seat is adequate, but it is difficult to install or remove a child seat. The cushion is too firm to make this easy. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The car is only a four seter so there is no room if you have five people and with the front seats back all the way it is a little tight. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2012 Ford Taurus
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2011 | 4dr Sedan 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Three adult room in the back seat - comfortably! see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 Ford Taurus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
The front seats are horrible- similar to airline seats, and no amount of adjusting or adding cushions helped. I'm 6'2 and my wife is 5'3.and neither of us could get comfortable. After 2 weeks, it was actually painful to drive this car. see full Ford Taurus review |
| 2012 | 0 263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD |
Not enough headroom for adults in the rear seat. Seat comfort is as poor as the front seats. see full Ford Taurus review |
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