2015 Chevrolet Volt vs 2015 Tesla Model S

2015 Chevrolet Volt

2015 Tesla Model S

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5-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Volt 5-Door HB	35	40	$32,971	$34,345

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4-Door Sedan AWD 70D

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD 70D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$75,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD 85D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$85,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD 90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$88,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD P85D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$105,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan AWD P90D	N/A	N/A	N/A	$108,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan RWD 60 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$69,900
Model S 4-Door Sedan RWD 70 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$70,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan RWD 85 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$80,000
Model S 4-Door Sedan RWD 90 kWh Battery	N/A	N/A	N/A	$83,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,971

N/A

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,345

$75,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$572 / month

$1250 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.6

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8.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Chevrolet Volt remains the only range-extended electric car, and Chevy hasn't done a good job of explaining it, but if you can live with four seats, it's smooth, quiet, comfortable--and one way into the future of cars.

The 2015 Tesla Model S has no direct competition; the electric luxury hatchback is the benchmark among its kind in a market with more than 20 plug-in models. It's likely the most advanced car on the planet.

TCC Likes

Electric power for daily use
Gasoline backup for longer trips
Range anxiety evaporates

Sleek design, jaw-dropping performance
Years later, still no competitors
Expanding Supercharger network

TCC Dislikes

Only four seats
Awkward, slabby styling
Premium gas recommended

Service sites sparse in some areas
Luxury makes beat it on features
Options get pricey quickly

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

196

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

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.00

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

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

4608

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

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)

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

329

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Electric

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

273

Engine Order Code

LUU

Displacement

1.4L/85

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

35 (Est)

Battery Range (mi)

240

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

101

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

40 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

101

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

102

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKA

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

9.73

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

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

1.3

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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