2011 Chevrolet Volt vs. 2011 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Volt (149 HP) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (120 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Volt should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Volt weights approximately 564 kg more than 2011 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Chevrolet Volt (370 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Fiesta. (152 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Volt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt | 2011 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Volt | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4498 mm | 4067 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1697 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2489 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.6 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 2.5 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
