Chevrolet Volt vs. Ford C-MAX Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Volt and Ford C-MAX Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Volt and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid.
In comparing the Chevrolet Volt's and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The Ford C-MAX Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Volt's and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford C-MAX Hybrid is a better car than the Chevrolet Volt.
Pricing: A used 2018 Chevrolet Volt ranges from $13,955 to $24,014 while a used 2018 Ford C-MAX Hybrid is priced between $8,314 to $19,926.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Volt’s base engine makes 149 horsepower, and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid base engine makes 188 horsepower. The Volt is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. The C-MAX Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 40 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Volt the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Ford C-MAX Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. The Volt uses electricity, regular unleaded, and the C-MAX Hybrid uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford C-MAX Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Volt, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Volt has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,220
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$25,961
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,200 - $33,220
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,120
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,690
Price Range:
$13,955 - $24,014
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$17,993
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$15,580 - $20,753
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
78
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
67,036
# Good or Great Deals:
38
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,083
Price Range:
$8,314 - $19,926
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
30
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
86,387
# Good or Great Deals:
10
Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
6.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
5 - 7.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
1.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford C-MAX Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
3.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2 - 2.7
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.2
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Chevrolet Volt Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 9Ranking
10 out of / 10Ranking
15 out of / 25Ranking
20 out of / 25Ranking
21 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 25Ford C-MAX Hybrid Rankings
Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels
LT, Premier
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Trim Levels
SE, Titanium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
149 hp
Torque:
294 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.042 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 42 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
433 / 424 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
42 / 38 / 40
Range (city/hwy):
567 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.2 inches
Cargo Space:
10.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
100.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.2 inches
Cargo Space:
24.5 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
52.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
124.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3519 lbs
Width:
71.2 inches
Height:
56.4 inches
Length:
180.4 inches
Wheelbase:
106.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3607 lbs
Width:
82.1 inches
Height:
63.9 inches
Length:
173.6 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/50R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Mosaic Black Metallic
Blue
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Gray
Satin Steel Metallic
Green
Green Mist Metallic
Red
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White
Gold
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue
Gray
Magnetic
Green
Not available
Red
Hot Pepper Red Metallic Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White / White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Gold
White Gold
Interior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Gray
Light Ash/Dark Ash
Interior Colors
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Medium Light Stone