2013 Chevrolet Volt vs 2013 Tesla Model S

2013 Chevrolet Volt

2013 Tesla Model S

Select style

5-Door HB

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

Select style

4-Door Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
4-Door Sedan	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,900
4-Door Sedan Performance	N/A	N/A	N/A	$89,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,579

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$39,145

$69,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$652 / month

$1165 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.4

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8.6

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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 Tesla Model S is a revolutionary electric car that blends sporty handling and lots of space, with a range of battery sizes so buyers can choose (and pay for) only the range they need.

TCC Likes

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

Sleek, attractive design
Lots of space for people, cargo
Hatchback offers versatility

TCC Dislikes

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

Tesla still has to survive
Touchscreen-only minor controls
Kids only as rearmost passengers

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

36.02

35.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.90

55.0

Front Leg Room (in)

42.05

42.7

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.73

55.0

Second Leg Room (in)

34.10

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

38.8

Second Hip Room (in)

51.21

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.52

57.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

94.0

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.0

Length, Overall (in)

177.10

196.0

Height, Overall (in)

56.64

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.10

66.9

Wheelbase (in)

105.70

116.5

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.40

77.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.20

65.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

- TBD -

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.50 x - TBD -

14.4 x 1.1

Brake Type

Regenerative

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.80 x - TBD -

14.0 x 1.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.00

37.0

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Electric Rack-&-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.80

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.4

- TBD -

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

245/45R19

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

5GN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

245/45R19

Rear Tire Order Code

5GN

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

4647

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

19 x - TBD -

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

19 x - TBD -

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Displacement

1.4L/85

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

362 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Electric

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273

325

Engine Order Code

LUU

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

90 (2012)

Battery Range (mi)

160

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

101

88 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

89 (2012)

Transmission

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

- TBD -

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

9.73

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Tesla Model S

Suspension

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double-Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

N/A

Emissions

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

5.0

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

- TBD -

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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