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2017 Chevrolet Volt Electric
MSRP $38,790 - $42,890
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2017 BMW 3 Series
MSRP $41,200 - $59,150
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Mechanical
Engine
Electric/Gas I4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-4 Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement
1.5L/- TBD -
2.0 L/122 3.0 L/183
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection Diesel Direct Injection
Horsepower
149 hp
248 hp @ 5200 rpm 320 hp @ 5500 rpm 184 hp @ 5000 rpm 180 hp @ 4000 rpm 248 hp @ 5000 rpm 355 hp
Torque
294 ft-lb
258 ft-lb @ 1450 rpm 330 ft-lb @ 1380 rpm 200 ft-lb @ 1250 rpm 280 ft-lb @ 1750 rpm 310 ft-lb 369 ft-lb
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
N/A
8-Speed Automatic w/STEPTRONIC -inc: electronic selector-lever 8-Speed Sport Automatic w/Paddles 8-Speed Automatic 8-Speed Sport Automatic -inc: electronic selector-lever (quick shift) gearshift paddles and dynamic revolution counter in iDrive
Fuel
Fuel
Plug-In Electric
Gasoline Diesel Plug-In Electric
Fuel Consumption: City
5.5 L/100 km
7.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.6 L/100 km
5.9 - 8.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
5.5 - 5.6 L/100 km
5.9 - 12.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
33.7 L
41.0 - 60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc Front Disc Rear Drum
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Standard
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Standard
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Optional
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
960 mm
1,024 - 1,049 mm
Front Leg Room
1,069 mm
1,067 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,435 mm
1,400 - 1,402 mm
Rear Head Room
909 mm
958 - 973 mm
Rear Leg Room
881 mm
889 - 996 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,351 mm
1,374 - 1,400 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
300 L
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
—
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Trunk Volume
—
368 L
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,695 mm
2,809 - 2,921 mm
Length, Overall
4,582 mm
4,643 - 4,826 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,808 mm
1,811 - 1,829 mm
Height, Overall
1,433 mm
1,430 - 1,509 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,607 kg
1,592 - 1,861 kg
Front Tire Size
P215/50R17
P225/45VR19 P225/45YR19 P225/45VR18 P225/50VR17 P225/45YR18 P225/40YR19
Rear Tire Size
P215/50R17
P225/45VR19 P255/40YR19 P225/45VR18 P255/40VR19 P225/50VR17 P255/40YR18 P255/35YR19
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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