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Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford C-Max Hybrid

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Starting MSRP
$33,520
$24,120
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4
Gas/Electric I-4
MPGe
Not available
  • 42
  • / 38
Combined MPGe
42 - 106
Not available
Range
53 mi.
Not available
Level 2 Charging
2 - 4 hrs.
Not available
Battery Capacity
18 kWh
1 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 Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I4
Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement
1.5L/-TBD-
2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
149 @ -TBD-
188 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
294 @ -TBD-
129 @ 4000
Transmission Options
  • 1-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
MPG
43 City / 42 Hwy
42 City / 38 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.4 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Front Tire Size
P215/50R17
P225/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/50R17
P225/50VR17
Spare Tire Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7 in
17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
N/A
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
N/A

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Compound Crank
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Steering Type
Electric Pwr
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 ft
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
100 ft³
Front Head Room
38 in
41 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
43 in
Front Shoulder Room
57 in
56 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
54 in
Second Head Room
36 in
39 in
Second Leg Room
35 in
37 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
55 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
52 in
Wheelbase
106 in
104 in
Length, Overall
180 in
174 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
72 in
Height, Overall
56 in
64 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
61 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
60 in
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
6 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
Not available
25 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
Not available
53 ft³
Trunk Volume
11 ft³
N/A

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Base Curb Weight
3,519 lbs
3,640 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
9 gal
14 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Backup Camera
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
390
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2019 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid
Brake Type
Regenerative
4-Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 x -TBD- in
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 x -TBD- in
11 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt or the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid?

The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid is more reliable than the 2019 Chevrolet Volt according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2018 C-Max Hybrid versus a reliability rating of 4.4 for the 2019 Volt.

Which car is cheaper, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt or the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid?

The 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid is cheaper than the 2019 Chevrolet Volt with a $24,120 starting MSRP versus a $33,520 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt or the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid?

The 2019 Chevrolet Volt has a better safety rating than the 2018 Ford C-Max Hybrid according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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