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2016 Chevrolet Volt
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  1.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.4 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)  
 
MSRP: $33,170 - $37,520
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MSRP: $34,170
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  2016 Chevrolet Volt 2015 Chevrolet Volt
EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Electricity
Reg. Gas
Electricity
Prem. Gas
Combined MPG on Electricity:106 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:42 MPG
combined
city/highway		 combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:98 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:37 MPG
combined
city/highway		 combined
city/highway
31 kWh/100mi
2.4 gal/100mi
35 kWh/100mi
2.7 gal/100mi
EPA range: 53 miles on Electricity and 420miles total
53 miles
Electricity
420 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 38 miles on Electricity and 380miles total
38 miles
Electricity
380 miles
Total Range Additional Information
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Unofficial MPG Estimates from Vehicle Owners

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Disclaimer

 118.4 MPG
52

Lo

1734

Hi

Average based on 8 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
 80.3 MPG
25

Lo

700

Hi

Average based on 10 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
You save or spend*

Note: The average 2024 vehicle
gets 28 MPG
You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$4,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $850Electricity + Gasoline: $1,150
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$1.16 (driving on elec only)$1.31 (driving on elec only)
$2.16 (driving on gas only)$3.07 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$32 (gas only)$42 (gas only)
Tank Size8.9 gallons9.3 gallons

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.

MSRP and tank size data provided by Edmunds.com, Inc.

Range on a tank and refueling costs assume 100% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.
  2016 Chevrolet Volt 2015 Chevrolet Volt
Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
1.7 barrels 2.7 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
51 grams per mile81 grams per mile
EPA Smog Rating Additional Information

*Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices. Personalize.
NHTSA Crash Test Results
  2016 Chevrolet Volt 2015 Chevrolet Volt

Safety Ratings


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Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating		 Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2016 Chevrolet Volt 2015 Chevrolet Volt
EPA Size Class Additional Information Compact Cars Compact Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No
Turbocharger No No
Supercharger No No
Passenger Volume 90 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 19 ft3 (Hatchback) 18 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Regular Gas or Electricity Premium Gas (Required)
or Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information SIDI; PHEV PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC 111 kW 3-Phase AC
Time to Charge Battery 4.5 hrs at 240V 4 hrs at 240V

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 53 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 4.7¢ per mile.

After the first 53 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 8.5¢/mile.

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 38 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 5.2¢ per mile.

After the first 38 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 12.2¢/mile.

Miles on a tank and refueling cost for gasoline only assumes 90% of fuel in tank will be used before refueling.

Personalized estimates are currently not available for this vehicle.

DISCLAIMER: Average user estimates are based on data from My MPG users rather than official sources. Since the source data cannot be verified, neither DOE nor EPA guarantees the accuracy of these estimates.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 21 miles in EPA tests. However, depending on how you drive the vehicle, you may use both gasoline and electricity during the first 21 miles following a full charge.