2013 Chevrolet Volt vs 2014 Nissan Leaf

2013 Chevrolet Volt

2014 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

Select style

4-Door HB S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF 4-Door HB S	N/A	N/A	$27,154	$28,980
LEAF 4-Door HB SL	N/A	N/A	$32,803	$35,020
LEAF 4-Door HB SV	N/A	N/A	$29,979	$32,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,579

$27,154

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,145

$28,980

Monthly Payment Estimate

$652 / month

$483 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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7.4

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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 2014 Nissan Leaf is the world's most popular battery electric car, and the greenest--but it can take time to get used to real-world ranges of 60 to 90 miles.

TCC Likes

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

Zero emissions, always
Distinctive, futuristic design
Quiet, smooth travel

TCC Dislikes

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

Range falls in cold weather
Handling and steering numb
Rear passengers sit knees-up

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

51.21

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.52

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

92.4

Second Head Room (in)

36.02

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.90

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.05

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.73

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.10

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

41.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.20

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

177.10

175

Height, Overall (in)

56.64

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.10

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.70

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.40

69.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.50 x - TBD -

11.5

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.80 x - TBD -

11.1

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.3

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.00

34.2

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.80

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

5GN

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

5GN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P205/55HR16

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)

3781

3256

Wheels

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

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

273

187

Engine Order Code

LUU

Displacement

1.4L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

107

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Electric

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

114

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

101

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

101

126

Transmission

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

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)

7.94

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Nissan LEAF

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.0

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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