Model Year | 2017 | 2017 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Honda HR-V | |
Engine | Plug-in Hybrid 149 hp 294 lb-ft |
1.8L I4 OHC-4v 141 hp@6500 127 lb-ft@4300 |
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Transmission | CVT | CVT | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 102.8 in | 3.3 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 169.1 in | 11.3 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 69.8 in | 1.4 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 63.2 in | -6.8 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 2902 lb. | 641 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 8.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. | -4.3 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.5 in | -1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.8 in | -0.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.1 in | 0.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.2 in | 0.9 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 38.3 in | -2.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 54.5 in | -1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 47.4 in | 3.9 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 39.3 in | -4.6 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 80.5 in (over 2 rows) | -3.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 24.3 ft3 | -13.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 58.8 ft3 | -58.8 |
2017 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
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 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.
2017 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2016 | Also like the Fit, the Honda HR-V leads its class in rear seat spaciousness. with a large-sedan-like 39.3 inches of legroom to the Chevrolet Trax's still adult-worthy 35.7. Rear headroom is ample in both pint-sized crossovers. Given the ability to carry four adults with room to spare, it's no surprise that many people are deciding that they don't need a larger vehicle. see full Honda HR-V review |
2017 Honda HR-V Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
I hear more complaints about uncomfortable seats from Honda owners than from those of any other brand. The seats in compact Hondas also happen to be among my least favorite. Those in the HR-V, like the similar seats in the Fit, have a headrest and fixed lumbar bulge that jut too far forward for my personal build. The Trax seats also have a somewhat intrusive headrest, but a power-adjustable lumbar bulge. Try either out extensively before you buy to avoid an unpleasant surprise after the fact. see full Honda HR-V review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2017 Honda HR-V.