2016 Chevrolet Volt vs 2016 Toyota Prius

2016 Chevrolet Volt

2016 Toyota Prius

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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 Four

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Prius 5-Door HB Four	54	50	$26,671	$28,650
Prius 5-Door HB Four Touring	54	50	$27,927	$30,000
Prius 5-Door HB Three	54	50	$24,437	$26,250
Prius 5-Door HB Three Touring	54	50	$26,158	$28,100
Prius 5-Door HB Two	54	50	$22,748	$24,200
Prius 5-Door HB Two Eco	58	53	$23,218	$24,700

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Invoice Price

$31,843

$26,671

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,170

$28,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$553 / month

$478 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.0

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7.6

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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 Toyota Prius has moved much closer to driving like a regular car, while maintaining the highest fuel economy of any car without a plug; that should attract new buyers—if they can overlook the styling.

TCC Likes

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

Legitimate 50-plus MPG
Drives more like a regular car
Quieter, more isolated engine

TCC Dislikes

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

Polarizing styling, especially at the rear
Space Age-y central instruments
Rear-seat head room tight for tall riders

Fuel Economy

City

43 mpg

54 mpg

Highway

42 mpg

50 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Mid-Size Cars

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.20

Front Leg Room (in)

42.10

43.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.70

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

34.70

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

39.4

Second Hip Room (in)

51.30

51.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.50

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

93.1

Second Head Room (in)

35.80

37.4

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

58.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.80

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.10

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.20

69.3

Track Width, Front (in)

60.60

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

180.40

178.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

27.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.00 x - TBD -

10.2

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.87 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

8.9

11.3

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

33.5

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

5GP

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

5GP

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P195/65SR15

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)

3543

3050

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

15 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

15 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

121 @ 5200

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

294

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

L3A

Displacement

1.5L/91

1.8 L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

106

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

MKV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

4.11

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

CVT w/OD

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)

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Toyota Prius

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Multi-Link

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

Emissions

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

1.3

3.4

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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