The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 30,100
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Volt is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 118i
56.7
70.4
78.2
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.1
105.9
170.2
177.1 in
Length
170.2 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 118i
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
754 lb
19.75 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 118i
D1JCI
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 118i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 118i
100 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
41 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
41 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
74 mi
Range
557 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
