Model Year | 2014 | 2011 | |
Model | Chevrolet Volt | Volvo V50 | |
Engine | Electric + Gas 149 hp 273 lb-ft |
turbocharged 2.5L I5 DOHC-4v 227 hp@5000 236 lb-ft@1500 |
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Transmission | CVT | 5-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr Wagon | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 103.9 in | 1.8 in |
Length | 177.1 in | 178.0 in | -0.9 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 69.7 in | 0.7 in |
Height | 56.6 in | 58.0 in | -1.4 in |
Curb Weight | 3781 lb. | 3570 lb. | 211 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 9.3 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -6.6 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.8 in | 38.9 in | -1.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.5 in | 55.2 in | 1.3 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.7 in | 53.7 in | 0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 42.1 in | 41.6 in | 0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 36.0 in | 38.1 in | -2.1 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.9 in | 54.1 in | -0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 51.2 in | 50.7 in | 0.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.1 in | 34.4 in | -0.3 in |
Total Legroom | 76.2 in (over 2 rows) | 76 in (over 2 rows) | 0.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 10.6 ft3 | 12.8 ft3 | -2.2 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 0.0 | 44.2 ft3 | -44.2 |
2014 Chevrolet Volt Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr Hatch 149-horsepower Electric + Gas CVT FWD |
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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 |
2011 Volvo V50 Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 113hp 1.6L I4 Diesel 6-speed manual FWD |
Rear seat is slightly hampered by limited head/leg/sideways room, but for normal sized persons the seat is fantastic for two with splending leg and back support. Car is also very silent, making long drives a pleasure. see full Volvo V50 review |
2010 | 4dr Wagon 168-horsepower 2.4L I5 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD |
Lots of front seat room. Good dash design accommodates tall passengers with rear facing car seat behind. Seat was vertically adjustable providing lots of hear room. see full Volvo V50 review |