Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford C-Max Energi
Highlights
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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 |
|
|
| MPG |
43 City / 42 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
7.4 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 Ford C-Max Energi | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 Ford C-Max Energi | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 Ford C-Max Energi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
390
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2019 Chevrolet Volt | 2017 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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