2013 Chevrolet Volt vs 2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV vs 2013 Nissan Leaf

2013 Chevrolet Volt

2012 Mitsubishi i-MiEV

2013 Nissan Leaf

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5-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Volt 5-Door HB	35	40	$37,579	$39,145

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4-Door HB ES

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
i-MiEV 4-Door HB ES	N/A	N/A	$28,499	$29,125
i-MiEV 4-Door HB SE	N/A	N/A	$30,456	$31,125

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4-Door HB S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF 4-Door HB S	N/A	N/A	$26,986	$28,800
LEAF 4-Door HB SL	N/A	N/A	$32,635	$34,840
LEAF 4-Door HB SV	N/A	N/A	$29,810	$31,820

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,579

$28,499

$26,986

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,145

$29,125

$28,800

Monthly Payment Estimate

$652 / month

$485 / month

$480 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you can afford it, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt is one of only a handful of plug-in hybrids on the market, and among the best.

The 2013 is the greenest car you can buy--if you can live with between 70 and 100 miles of driving range on a full battery charge.

TCC Likes

Zero emissions, zero range anxiety
Sporty acceleration, quiet ride
Stylish, modern interior

World's highest-volume battery electric car
Striking, futuristic styling
Smooth, quiet electric motor

TCC Dislikes

Styling not to everyone's taste
High-priced despite incentives
Premium fuel recommended

Real-world range of 50 to 80 miles
Numb, appliance-like steering and handling
Knees-up seating in rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Subcompact car

Midsize

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Air Pollution Score

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.73

49.4

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.10

30.0

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

35.6

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.21

47.8

50.0

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.52

54.8

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

84.7

92.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.02

34.3

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.90

54.8

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.05

33.8

42.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.10

54.3

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.70

100.4

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.40

62.4

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.20

55.9

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.1

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

177.10

144.7

175.0

Height, Overall (in)

56.64

63.6

61.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

13.2

24.0

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

50.5

30.0

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.50 x - TBD -

11.5 x 0.63

Brake Type

Regenerative

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

8.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.80 x - TBD -

10.1 x - TBD -

11.14 x 1.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.3

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Electric Rack & Pinion

Electric Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.80

3.49

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

36.1

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.4

16.06

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.00

30.8

34.1

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P175/60R15

P205/55R16

Rear Tire Order Code

5GN

- TBD -

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P145/65R15

P205/55R16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

5GN

- TBD -

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3781

2579

3256

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

15 x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

15 x - TBD -

16 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Electric

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273

145 Combined

187 @ - TBD -

Engine Order Code

LUU

Y4F1

EM61

Displacement

1.4L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

66 combined

107 @ - TBD -

Mileage

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

102

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

101

126

129

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

112

115

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKA

- TBD -

RE1F61A

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

7.065

7.9377

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

4 Door Sedan

4 Door Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Mitsubishi i-MiEV

Nissan LEAF

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.83

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

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

5.0

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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