The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M140i (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 42,500
€ 45,500
€ 42,500
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 M140i is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
BMW M140i
Chevrolet Volt
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.7
70.4
78.2
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
55.6 in
Height
56.7 in
105.9
170.2
105.7
177.1
170.2 in
Length
177.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW M140i
Chevrolet Volt
3351 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
467 lb
12.23 %
General
BMW M140i
Chevrolet Volt
F21
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
BMW M140i
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW M140i
335 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
369 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW M140i
369 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
BMW M140i
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
BMW M140i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
BMW M140i
10 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW M140i
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW M140i
30 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
22 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
414 mi
Range
74 mi
BMW M140i
414 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 M140i
147.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW M140i
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
