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Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford C-Max Energi

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Starting MSRP
$33,520
$27,120
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4
Gas/Electric I-4
Combined MPGe
42 - 106
39 - 95
Range
53 mi.
20 mi.
Level 2 Charging
2 - 4 hrs.
2 hrs.
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
7 kWh
Horsepower
149 hp
188 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
3 yr / 36,000 mi
3 yr / 36,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
294 @ -TBD-
129 @ 4000
Displacement
1.5L/-TBD-
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
149 @ -TBD-
188 @ 6000
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4
Gas/Electric I-4
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
43 City / 42 Hwy
Not available
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Tire Size
P215/50R17
P225/50VR17
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
17 X 7 in
Rear Tire Size
P215/50R17
P225/50VR17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut

Steering

Steering comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
38 ft
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Rack-Pinion

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
19 ft³
Track Width, Rear
62 in
60 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
56 in
Front Head Room
38 in
41 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Hip Room
54 in
54 in
Second Head Room
36 in
39 in
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
100 ft³
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
N/A
Track Width, Front
61 in
61 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
72 in
Height, Overall
56 in
64 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
43 ft³
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
35 in
37 in
Wheelbase
106 in
104 in
Length, Overall
180 in
174 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
55 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
52 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,519 lbs
3,899 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9 gal
14 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
390
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2017 Ford C-Max Energi
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 x -TBD- in
11 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 x -TBD- in
12 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake Type
Regenerative
4-Wheel Disc

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt or the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi?

The 2017 Ford C-Max Energi is more reliable than the 2019 Chevrolet Volt according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2017 C-Max Energi versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2019 Volt.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt or the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi?

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is more fuel efficient than the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi with 42 MPG combined versus 39 MPG combined. The 2019 Volt can travel up to 53 electric-only miles before the gas engine kicks on compared to 20 electric-only miles for the 2017 C-Max Energi.

Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt or the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi?

The 2017 Ford C-Max Energi is cheaper than the 2019 Chevrolet Volt with a $27,120 starting MSRP versus a $33,520 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt or the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi?

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt has a better safety rating than the 2017 Ford C-Max Energi according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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