Model Year | 2014 | 2012 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Mazda Mazda2 | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
1.5L I4 DOHC-4v 100 hp@6000 98 lb-ft@4000 |
|
Transmission | CVT | 4-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Hatch | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 98.0 in | 7.7 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 155.5 in | 21.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 66.7 in | 3.7 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 58.1 in | -1.5 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 2359 lb. | 1422 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 11.3 gal. | -2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.1 in | -1.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 52.8 in | 3.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 50.9 in | 2.8 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.1 in | 0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 37.0 in | -1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 51.2 in | 2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 46.8 in | 4.4 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 34.8 in | -0.7 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | -0.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 13.3 ft3 | -2.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 27.0 ft3 | -27 |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
|
2014 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 |
2013 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
The rear seats have limited leg room. A forward facing child car seat (Safety 1st Air Protect) is fine but to install it rear facing would make the passenger seat almost unusable and being a 4 seat there is no option to install in the middle of the rear which i find allows in many cars a good way to keep everyone safe & comfortable. see full Chevrolet Volt review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD |
Adequate, but no more, for a large 6 footer. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |
2012 Mazda Mazda2 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Hatch 100-horsepower 1.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD |
The rear seats are pretty good but the headrests are poorly executed. They either poke the passenger in the back or put their head in an uncomfortable position. see full Mazda Mazda2 review |