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Chevrolet Volt
2019 Chevrolet Volt
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$33,520
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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Nissan Leaf
2020 Nissan Leaf
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$31,600
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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Overview

Engine
1.5-liter Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Engine
Electric
Transmission
N/A
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 43 MPG
Hwy: 42 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 124 MPG
Hwy: 99 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
8.9 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
10.6 ft³
Trunk Volume
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
30 ft³

Photos

Chevrolet Volt
2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt Rear Angle View
2016-2019 Chevrolet Volt Dashboard
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Nissan Leaf
2018-2020 Nissan Leaf Rear Angle View
2018-2020 Nissan Leaf Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
1.5-liter Inline-4 Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Horsepower
149 hp @ -TBD- rpm
147 hp @ 3282 rpm
Torque
294 lb-ft @ -TBD- rpm
236 lb-ft
Transmission
N/A
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36.4 ft
34.8 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x 6.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
16" x 6.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Compound Crank
Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire
P215/50R17
P205/55HR16
Rear Tire
P215/50R17
P205/55HR16

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
42 MPG
112 MPG
City
43 MPG
124 MPG
Highway
42 MPG
99 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
0.8 Tons/yr
N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
8.9 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
382.7 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
373.8 miles
N/A

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
180.4 in
176.4 in
Height
56.4 in
61.4 in
Max Width
71.2 in
70.5 in
Front Width
60.6 in
60.6 in
Rear Width
61.8 in
61.2 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in
106.3 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42.1 in
42.1 in
Front Seat Headroom
37.8 in
41.2 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56.5 in
54.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
53.7 in
51.7 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
34.7 in
33.5 in
Rear Seat Headroom
35.8 in
37.3 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
53.2 in
52.5 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
51.3 in
50 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,519 lbs
3,538 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
10.6 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
N/A
23.6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
30 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

N/A
  • Brilliant Silver Metallic
  • Deep Blue Pearl
  • Glacier White
  • Gun Metallic
  • Super Black

Standard Interior Materials

  • Jet Black/Jet Black, Cloth seat trim
  • Jet Black/Jet Black, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Light Ash/Dark Ash, Cloth seat trim
  • Light Ash/Dark Ash, Leather-appointed seat trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Not Available
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Not Available
Leather Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Not Available
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Optional
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Navigation from Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Telematics
Standard
Not Available

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Hybrid/Electric Components
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Maintenance Note
2 Years/1 Visit
N/A
Roadside Assistance Note
Qualified Fleet Purchases: 5 Years/100,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
3 Years / Unlimited Miles
Rust-Through
6 Years / 100,000 Miles
N/A
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