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Cadillac ELR vs. Chevrolet Volt

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Starting MSRP
$65,000
$33,520
Engine Type
Gas/Electric
Gas/Electric I4
Combined MPGe
32 - 85
42 - 106
Range
36 - 40 mi.
53 mi.
Level 2 Charging
5 hrs.
2 - 4 hrs.
Battery Capacity
17 kWh
18 kWh
Horsepower
233 hp
149 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
4
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Engine Type
Gas/Electric
Gas/Electric I4
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
373
294 @ -TBD-
Displacement
1.4L/85.3
1.5L/-TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
233
149 @ -TBD-
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
MPG
31 City / 35 Hwy
43 City / 42 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
7.4 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Rear Tire Size
P245/40R20
P215/50R17
Front Tire Size
P245/40R20
P215/50R17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
20 x 8.5 in
17 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
20 x 8.5 in
17 x 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
N/A
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear
Watts Link
Compound Crank
Suspension Type - Front
HiPer Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
N/A
w/Coil Springs

Steering

Steering comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
38 ft
36 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
16
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Electric Pwr

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Second Leg Room
34 in
35 in
Front Shoulder Room
55 in
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
50 in
53 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
54 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
61 in
Front Head Room
37 in
38 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
56 in
56 in
Second Head Room
35 in
36 in
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
11 ft³
Length, Overall
186 in
180 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73 in
71 in
Second Hip Room
49 in
51 in
Wheelbase
106 in
106 in
Passenger Capacity
4
5
Passenger Volume
N/A
90 ft³
Track Width, Rear
62 in
62 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,065 lbs
3,519 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9 gal
9 gal

Safety

Safety comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not available
Navigation System
Standard
Not available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Bluetooth®
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2016 Cadillac ELR2019 Chevrolet Volt
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x -TBD- in
11 x -TBD- in
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Regenerative
Regenerative
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.5 x -TBD- in
10 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?

The 2016 Cadillac ELR is more reliable than the 2019 Chevrolet Volt according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2016 ELR versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2019 Volt.

Which car is cheaper, the 2016 Cadillac ELR or the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is cheaper than the 2016 Cadillac ELR with a $33,520 starting MSRP versus a $65,000 starting MSRP.

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