2011 Chevrolet Volt

Pros

The Volt vs other Recent hybrid cars

Fantastic highway fuel efficiency 90 mpg More airbags 6 Safer for the driver in side collisions 5 stars Better brakes Disc Less chance of rolling over during emergency lane change 5 stars Navigation system Standard Has rear spoiler

Fantastic city fuel efficiency 95 mpg Good braking distance from 60mph 124 ft Safer for the driver in head-on collisions 5 stars Safer for passengers in the rear in side collisions 5 stars Folding rear seats Standard More cupholders 6 Has a subwoofer

Cons

The Volt vs other Recent hybrid cars

Limited cargo space 10.6 ft3 Worse drivetrain traction front-wheel drive Poor range on the highway 379 miles Isn't a hybrid Less sporty performance 25.4 lb/hp Cramped back seats 38.3 ft3 Shorter-lasting basic warranty 3 year Entertainment system Not Available Passenger power seats Not Available Rear air conditioning Not Available CD changer Not Available Few speakers 6

Poor range in the city 379 miles Lacks a continuously-variable transmission Somewhat underpowered 149 HP Below average number of seats 4 Below average top speed 100 mph Shorter basic warranty 36,000 mile Cramped front seats 52.0 ft3 Moon roof Not Available Power seats Not Available Roof rails Not Available Lacks speed-sensitive volume Premium radio Not Available