Chevrolet Volt (2011 – 2016) vs Toyota Prius (2011 – 2016): specs compared
The Chevrolet Volt is the more powerful of the two, with up to 147 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 10.4 s. The Toyota Prius has the higher top speed: 180 km/h against 161 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 6.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,345 kg against 1,715 kg.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Volt
2011 – 2016
|
Toyota
Prius
2011 – 2016
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 2011 – 2016 | 2011 – 2016 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Electric | Hybrid |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 147 hp | 99 hp |
| Torque | — | 142 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 s | 10.4 s |
| Top speed | 161 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.4 L/100 km | 4.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,498 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,745 mm |
| Height | 1,430 mm | 1,481 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,685 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,715 kg | 1,345 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.