| Model Year | 2011 | 2019 | |
| Model | Chevrolet Volt | Ford Transit Connect | |
| Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 162 hp@6500 144 lb-ft@4500 |
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| Transmission | CVT | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Minivan, ext. | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 120.6 in | -14.9 in |
| Length | 177.1 in | 190.0 in | -12.9 in |
| Width | 70.4 in | 72.2 in | -1.8 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 71.6 in | -15 in |
| Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 3998 lb. | -217 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 15.8 gal. | -6.5 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 46.9 in | -9.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 57.6 in | -1.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 54.2 in | -0.5 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 40.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 45.7 in | -9.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 58.5 in | -4.6 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 58.3 in | -7.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 37.6 in | -3.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 41.9 in | -41.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
| Hip Room, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 47.0 in | -47 in |
| Legroom, Row 3 | 0.0 in | 35.0 in | -35 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 112.9 in (over 3 rows) | -36.7 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 24.9 ft3 | -14.3 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 10.6 | 60.1 ft3 | -49.5 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 106.0 ft3 | -106 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The front seats offer very good support and the seat bottoms are designed for tall drivers.. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
Front seats are semi-hard and covered in strange material. I could see people larger than myself having issues with them. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
No power seat in a $46k car?? Get real, Chevy. Once you get used to them, though, both front and rear seats are comfortable for up to an hour or so. Longer than that and I need different lower back support that it doesn't have. But they are heated which is nice and it's comfortable leather. A few tweaks and/or an optional chair & this would be a non-issue. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
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