2016 Chevrolet Volt vs 2016 Ford Focus Electric vs 2016 Nissan Leaf

2016 Chevrolet Volt

2016 Ford Focus Electric

2016 Nissan Leaf

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5-Door HB LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Volt 5-Door HB LT	43	42	$31,843	$33,170
Volt 5-Door HB Premier	43	42	$36,019	$37,520

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5-Door HB

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Focus Electric 5-Door HB	N/A	N/A	$27,858	$29,170

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4-Door HB S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
LEAF 4-Door HB S	N/A	N/A	$27,486	$29,010
LEAF 4-Door HB SL	N/A	N/A	$34,843	$36,790
LEAF 4-Door HB SV	N/A	N/A	$32,394	$34,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,843

$27,858

$27,486

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,170

$29,170

$29,010

Monthly Payment Estimate

$553 / month

$486 / month

$484 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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6.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The new 2016 Chevy Volt improves on its predecessor in every way that counts, and its 53-mile range is unsurpassed among plug-in hybrids—meaning its biggest weak spot is GM’s ability to explain and market it.

The 2016 Ford Focus Electric is fun to drive, though its range is lower than the Nissan Leaf and others; its "regular car" looks may appeal to some, but it's sold only in small numbers in a handful of markets.

The 2016 Nissan Leaf remains a somewhat appliance-like drive, but its new range rating of 107 miles raises it to the top of its class—and it's still smooth, quiet, and calming to drive.

TCC Likes

53 miles of all-electric range
More smooth, quiet power
Rakish shape

Styling doesn't scream "green"
Focus driving fun retained
Two-level load floor clever

107-mile range is best in class
Distinctive design, inside and out
Quiet, smooth, soothing to drive

TCC Dislikes

Looks too much like a Cruze
Fifth "seating position" minimal
Charger only 3.6 kw

Range lower than others
Highly limited availability
Load bay compromised

Safety ratings now only so-so
Knees-up rear seat position
Remote driving expereince

Fuel Economy

City

43 mpg

0 mpg

Highway

42 mpg

0 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.70

53.9

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.70

33.2

33.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

38.3

41.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.30

52.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.50

55.6

54.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

90.7

92.4

Second Head Room (in)

35.80

37.9

37.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.20

53.7

52.5

Front Leg Room (in)

42.10

41.9

42.1

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

106.10

104.3

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.20

71.8

69.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.60

60.5

60.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

180.40

172.9

175

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

58.2

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.80

59.6

60.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

14.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.87 x - TBD -

10.9

11.1

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.00 x - TBD -

10.7

11.5

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.9

Steering

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

15.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.40

40.7

34.2

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P225/50HR17

P205/55HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

5GP

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P225/50HR17

P205/55HR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

5GP

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)

3543

3640

3256

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

17 X 7

16 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

17 X 7

16 X 6

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Electric

Fuel System

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

294

184

187

Engine Order Code

L3A

Displacement

1.5L/91

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

143

107

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

106

105

114

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

110

126

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

101

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

7.82

7.94

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

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

MKV

44H

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Ford Focus Electric

Nissan LEAF

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Suspension Type - Rear

Compound Crank

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Short And Long Arm

Torsion Beam

Emissions

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

1.3

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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