The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 45,500
€ 20,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic 1.8
56.7
70.4
78.2
57.5
69.5
77.4
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
57.5 in
105.7
177.1
103.1
167.5
177.1 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic 1.8
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
1030 lb
26.97 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic 1.8
D1JCI
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic 1.8
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic 1.8
100 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic 1.8
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
36 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
471 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
125 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
