The Comparative Analysis :
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid (17 - 18) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 37,600

€ 45,500

€ 37,600
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 considerably. The Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid is 5.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt
57.9
69.3
82.1
56.7
70.4
78.2
69.3 in
Width
70.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
182.9
105.7
177.1
182.9 in
Length
177.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
280 lb
7.33 %

General
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt
XW5
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2ZR-FXE
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
120 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
105 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
105 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt
101 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
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29.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
29.48 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
235 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.)
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
235 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
No data
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
2672 mi
Range
74 mi
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
2672 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
19 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
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
19 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
35 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Toyota Prius 1.8 Plug-In Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
551 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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