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2018 Chevrolet Volt vs 2018 Ford Mustang

The 2018 Chevrolet Volt uses less fuel: 5.6 against 12.4 l/100km, about 55% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2018 Chevrolet Volt costs about $6,033 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2018 Chevrolet Volt has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 4).

2018 Chevrolet Volt leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 18 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2018 Chevrolet Volt5.6 l/100km
2018 Ford Mustang12.4 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2018 Chevrolet Volt31.7 g/km
2018 Ford Mustang290.8 g/km
Kerb weight
2018 Chevrolet Volt1,607 kg
2018 Ford Mustang1,726 kg
NHTSA recalls
2018 Chevrolet Volt2
2018 Ford Mustang4
Owner complaints
2018 Chevrolet Volt222
2018 Ford Mustang193

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2018 Chevrolet Volt2018 Ford Mustang
CO231.7 g/km290.8 g/km
Combined5.6 l/100km12.4 l/100km
Complaints222193
Recall campaigns24
Cylinders48
Displacement1,500 cc5,200 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30U2
Extra-urban5.6 l/100km9.4 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Height1,430 mm1,380 mm
Kerb weight1,607 kg1,726 kg
Length4,580 mm4,820 mm
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (S10)
Urban5.5 l/100km14.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,690 mm2,720 mm
Width1,810 mm1,930 mm

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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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