2014 Cadillac ELR vs 2014 Chevrolet Volt

2014 Cadillac ELR

2014 Chevrolet Volt

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2-Door Coupe

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ELR 2-Door Coupe	31	35	$71,625	$75,000

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5-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Volt 5-Door HB	35	40	$32,817	$34,185

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$71,625

$32,817

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$75,000

$34,185

Monthly Payment Estimate

$1250 / month

$570 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 ELR brings extended-range electric-car virtues to the Cadillac lineup, but its Volt-like appeal diminishes as the price balloons.

The 2014 Chevrolet Volt is one of the best plug-in vehicles on the market, and it costs $5,000 less than it did last year.

TCC Likes

Striking style
Luxurious interior design, materials
Smooth, quiet electric power

Electric drive without range anxiety
Good roadholding, silent running
GM's most modern interior design

TCC Dislikes

Powertrain noise
Handling is luxury coupe, not sporty coupe
Is the wedgy styling a luxury look?

Slab-sided styling awkward in places
Federal incentive only on tax return
Recommends premium gasoline

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

35 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

48.60

51.21

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.20

56.52

Passenger Volume (ft³)

- TBD -

90.0

Second Head Room (in)

34.70

36.02

Second Shoulder Room (in)

49.90

53.90

Front Leg Room (in)

42.20

42.05

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

52.90

53.73

Second Leg Room (in)

33.60

34.10

Front Head Room (in)

36.90

37.80

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.10

61.20

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

186.00

177.10

Height, Overall (in)

55.90

56.64

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.40

62.10

Wheelbase (in)

106.10

105.70

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.70

70.40

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.5

10.6

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

16 x - TBD -

11.50 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Regenerative

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

17 x - TBD -

11.80 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.3

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.36

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.4

36.00

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.5

2.80

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

RBO

5GN

Front Tire Size

P245/40R20

P215/55R17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

RBO

5GN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40R20

P215/55R17

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4050

3786

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

17 x 7.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

20 x 8.5

17 x 7.0

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295

273

Engine Order Code

LUU

Displacement

1.4L/85.3

1.4L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

84 @ 4800

149

Engine Type

Gas/Electric

Gas/Electric I4

Fuel System

- TBD -

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

- TBD -

93 (2013)

Estimated Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

- TBD -

101 (2013)

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Cadillac ELR

Chevrolet Volt

Body Style

Coupe

Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Watts Link

Compound Crank

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

HiPer Strut

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

1.5

- TBD -

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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