2016 Chevrolet Volt vs 2016 Ford Fusion

2016 Chevrolet Volt

2016 Ford Fusion

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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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4-Door Sedan S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S FWD	22	34	$21,329	$22,750
Fusion 4-Door Sedan S Hybrid FWD	44	41	$24,070	$25,675
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE AWD	22	31	$26,076	$28,115
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE FWD	22	34	$22,557	$24,320
Fusion 4-Door Sedan SE Hybrid FWD	44	41	$24,560	$26,480
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium AWD	22	31	$30,858	$33,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium FWD	22	33	$29,003	$31,270
Fusion 4-Door Sedan Titanium Hybrid FWD	44	41	$29,151	$31,430
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan SE Luxury	40	36	$31,443	$33,900
Fusion Energi 4-Door Sedan Titanium	40	36	$33,140	$35,730

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,843

$21,329

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,170

$22,750

Monthly Payment Estimate

$553 / month

$379 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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8.8

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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 Fusion Hybrid combines high gas mileage and a quiet ride with one of the best-looking family-sedan bodies.

TCC Likes

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

Hybrid and plug-in choices
Elegant, sleek design
Very good seats

TCC Dislikes

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

Ford cut fuel-efficiency ratings
Optional equipment adds up
Slow steering isn't the best

Fuel Economy

City

43 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

42 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.70

Second Leg Room (in)

34.70

38.3

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

39.2

Second Hip Room (in)

51.30

54.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.50

57.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

102.8

Second Head Room (in)

35.80

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.20

56.9

Front Leg Room (in)

42.10

44.3

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.80

62.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.10

112.2

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.20

72.9

Track Width, Front (in)

60.60

62.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

180.40

191.7

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

58.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.87 x - TBD -

11.8

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 -

11.9

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.9

16.5

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Pwr

Rack-Pinion

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

37.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P215/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

5GP

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P215/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

5GP

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3543

3431

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

500

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

294

175 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

L3A

997

Displacement

1.5L/91

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

175 @ 6000

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

106

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

Trans Order Code

MKV

44W

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.07

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Ford Fusion

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

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

1.3

6.8 (Est)

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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