The Comparative Analysis :
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh (15 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 31,300
€ 45,500
€ 31,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Nissan Leaf (30 kWh) is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 4.4 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Chevrolet Volt
61
69.7
77.6
56.7
70.4
78.2
69.7 in
Width
70.4 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
61 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
175
105.7
177.1
175 in
Length
177.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Chevrolet Volt
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.33 %
General
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Chevrolet Volt
ZE0
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Chevrolet Volt
Electrically excited synchronous motor
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
108 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
187 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
187 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Chevrolet Volt
89 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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32.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
32.76 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
24 kWh
( 138 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
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.)
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
138 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
30 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
124 mi
Range
74 mi
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
124 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
48.8 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
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
48.8 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 5
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Nissan Leaf (30 kWh)
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
805 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
20.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
