The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M135i Steptronic 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 42,900
€ 45,500
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW M135i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
BMW M135i
Chevrolet Volt
1411
1765
1984
1439
1787
1987
1765 mm
Width
1787 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1411 mm
Height
1439 mm
2690
4324
2685
4498
4324 mm
Length
4498 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW M135i
Chevrolet Volt
1520 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1975 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg
Weight Difference:
212 kg
12.24 %
General
BMW M135i
Chevrolet Volt
F20
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M135i
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-six petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2979 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
316 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M135i
316 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
450 NM
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
BMW M135i
450 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
BMW M135i
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
BMW M135i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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4.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
BMW M135i
4.81 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M135i
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW M135i
38 mpg
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
27 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
431 mi
Range
74 mi
BMW M135i
431 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
142.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
43.9 kWh
BMW M135i
142.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M135i
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
455 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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