2014 Chevrolet Volt vs 2014 Tesla Model S

2014 Chevrolet Volt

2014 Tesla Model S

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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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4-Door Sedan 60 kWh Battery

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 4-Door Sedan 60 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,900
Model S 4-Door Sedan 85 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$79,900
Model S 4-Door Sedan P85	N/A	N/A	N/A	$93,400
Model S 4-Door Sedan P85D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$119,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,817

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,185

$69,900

Monthly Payment Estimate

$570 / month

$1165 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

Now in its third year, the 2014 Tesla Model S has no direct competitor. It remains the undisputed top choice in the growing world of plug-in electric cars, and there's a good case to be made that it's the most advanced car of any kind on the planet.

TCC Likes

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

Striking design, tunning performance
Nothing else competes with it
Fast-growing Supercharger network

TCC Dislikes

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

Only offered in certain states
Missing some luxury features
Pricey options boost bottom line

Fuel Economy

City

35 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.90

Front Leg Room (in)

42.05

42.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

Front Hip Room (in)

53.73

Second Leg Room (in)

34.10

35.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.21

54.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.52

57.7

Second Head Room (in)

36.02

35.3

Exterior Dimensions

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

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

177.10

195.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

58.1

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

26.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.50 x - TBD -

14.4

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 -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

9.3

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.80

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.00

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

5GN

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55R17

P245/45WR19

Rear Tire Order Code

5GN

Front Tire Size

P215/55R17

P245/45WR19

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3786

4647

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

19 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

302 @ 5000

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Electric

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273

317

Engine Order Code

LUU

Displacement

1.4L/85

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

93 (2013)

Battery Range (mi)

208

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

101 (2013)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKA

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.73

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

8.28

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Tesla Model S

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

- 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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