The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Powershift (14 - 18)
€ 45,500

€ 25,700

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Volt is 5.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp.
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
56.7
70.4
78.2
57.8
71.8
79.3
70.4 in
Width
71.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.7 in
Height
57.8 in
105.7
177.1
104.3
171.7
177.1 in
Length
171.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
811 lb
21.24 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
D1JCI
Generation
DYB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3600 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
118 hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
100 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.48 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
25.48 lb/hp
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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
62 mpg
( 69 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.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
69 MPGe
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
No data
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
74 mi
Range
867 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
867 mi
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
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).
78.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi Start/Stopp
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1182 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35.7 cu ft