2019 Chevrolet Volt vs 2019 Kia Niro

2019 Chevrolet Volt

#5 in Compact Cars

2019 Kia Niro

#5 in Hybrid SUVs

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5-Door HB LT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
5-Door HB LT	42	42	$32,246	$33,520
5-Door HB Premier	42	42	$36,671	$38,120

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FWD FE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD FE	52	49	$22,668	$23,490
FWD LX	51	46	$23,030	$23,900
FWD EX	51	46	$25,345	$26,400
FWD S Touring	N/A	N/A	$27,612	$28,800
FWD Touring	46	40	$30,931	$32,250

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,246

$22,668

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,520

$23,490

Monthly Payment Estimate

$559 / month

$392 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is a solid plug-in hybrid choice thanks to its long overall range and comfortable, high-quality feel.

The 2019 Kia Niro is an efficiency-first hatchback with a secret: it’s also a good family car.

TCC Likes

Exceptionally quiet cabin
Zero tailpipe emissions for most commuters
High-quality interior

Efficient powertrain
Quiet and spacious interior
Low price

TCC Dislikes

Not as interesting as first generation
Cramped interior space
Poor outward vision

...but is it boring?
No standard automatic emergency braking
It’s not fast

Fuel Economy

City

42 mpg

52 mpg

Highway

42 mpg

49 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Number of Passenger Doors

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

53.70

53.7

Second Leg Room (in)

34.70

37.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.80

40.1

Second Hip Room (in)

51.30

48.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.50

Passenger Volume (ft³)

90.0

100.9

Second Head Room (in)

35.80

39.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.20

55.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.10

41.7

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.80

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

106.10

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.20

71.1

Track Width, Front (in)

60.60

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

- TBD -

6.3

Length, Overall (in)

180.40

Height, Overall (in)

56.4

60.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

10.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

19.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

19.4

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.00 x - TBD -

10.3

Brake Type

Regenerative

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.00 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

11.9

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

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/60HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

5GP

Front Tire Size

P215/50R17

P205/60HR16

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)

3519

3106

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x 7.0

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

7.4

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

294

195 @ 2400

Engine Order Code

L3A

Displacement

1.5L/- TBD -

1.6 L/96

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

149

139 @ 5700

Mileage

Battery Range (mi)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

42 (2018)

50 (Est)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

106 (2018)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

42 (2018)

49 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

42 (2018)

52 (Est)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.35

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.22

Trans Order Code

MKV

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.64

3.23

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.87

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.37

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front wheel drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Body Style

Hatchback

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Volt

Kia Niro

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

0.8

3.5 (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

2019 Chevrolet Volt

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2019 Kia Niro available; 2018s sold out
Bonus: $1,000 cash back
Finance: 0.0% for 48 months
Lease: $209 per month

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