Comparisons · 2018

2018 Chevrolet Volt vs 2018 Ford Focus FWD

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt uses less fuel: 5.6 against 6.9 l/100km, about 19% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Chevrolet Volt costs about $1,153 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 7). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2018 Chevrolet Volt leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

Chevrolet2018 Chevrolet VoltFull specifications →vsFord2018 Ford Focus FWDFull specifications →

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Chevrolet Volt5.6 l/100km
2018 Ford Focus FWD6.9 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Chevrolet Volt31.7 g/km
2018 Ford Focus FWD164 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Chevrolet Volt1,607 kg
2018 Ford Focus FWD1,380.3 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Chevrolet Volt2
2018 Ford Focus FWD7
Owner complaints
2018 Chevrolet Volt222
2018 Ford Focus FWD835
NCAP overall rating
2018 Chevrolet Volt5
2018 Ford Focus FWD5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford Focus FWD
CO231.7 g/km164 g/km
Combined5.6 l/100km6.9 l/100km
Complaints222835
Recall campaigns27
Cylinders43
Displacement1,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban5.6 l/100km5.9 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Kerb weight1,607 kg1,380.3 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Manual 6-spd
Urban5.5 l/100km7.8 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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