2011 Chevrolet Volt vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Volt and 2011 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP) has 87 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Volt. (149 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Volt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Volt weights approximately 31 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Because 2011 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Chevrolet Volt. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Volt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Volt | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
| Model | Volt | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1400 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 236 HP |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Single Speed | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4498 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1788 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 3250 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 2.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 2.5 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 79 L |
