Model Year | 2017 | 2018 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Tesla Model 3 | |
Engine | Plug-in Hybrid 149 hp 294 lb-ft |
Electric 258 hp 317 lb-ft |
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Transmission | CVT | 1-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 106.1 in | 113.2 in | -7.1 in |
Length | 180.4 in | 184.8 in | -4.4 in |
Width | 71.2 in | 72.8 in | -1.6 in |
Height | 56.4 in | 56.8 in | -0.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3543 lb. | 3814 lb. | -271 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 8.9 gal. | 0.0 gal. | 8.9 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 39.6 in | -1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 56.3 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 0.0 in | 53.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 42.7 in | -0.6 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.7 in | -1.9 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.2 in | 54.0 in | -0.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.3 in | 0.0 in | 51.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.7 in | 35.2 in | -0.5 in |
Total Legroom | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | 77.9 in (over 2 rows) | -1.1 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 15.0 ft3 | -4.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 15.0 ft3 | -15 |
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.
2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The 12 way power driver and passenger seats are very comfortable and the side bolstering is just right. The "vegan leather" in the car feels softer than real leather. I don't know how well it will hold up. My Prius has another type of this leather and that driver's seat has held up better than any leather seat I've sat in. see full Tesla Model 3 review |
2018 Tesla Model 3 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2018 | 4dr Sedan 258-horsepower Electric 1-speed automatic RWD |
The back seat cushion is too low, which means there is no thigh support and your knees are level with your chest. There is also no foot room, but there is enough leg room. The rest of the backseat is comfortable, but the lack of foot room and low cushion are annoying. see full Tesla Model 3 review |