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  1.4 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (AM-S6), Turbo 0.6 L, 2 cyl, Automatic (A1) 1.8 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios) 1.5 L, 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)
 
MSRP: $38,900 - $47,550
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MSRP: $48,300
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MSRP: $32,000 - $39,525
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MSRP: $33,220 - $37,570
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  2017 Audi A3 e-tron 2017 BMW i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery) 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2017 Chevrolet Volt
EPA Fuel Economy

1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 kWh

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Elec + Gas
Prem. Gas
Electricity
Prem. Gas
Elec + Gas
Reg. Gas
Electricity
Reg. Gas
Combined MPG on Electricity:83 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:34 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:111 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:35 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:95 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:50 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
Combined MPG on Electricity:106 MPGe Combined MPG on Gas Only:42 MPG
combined
city/highway
combined
city/highway
.0 gal/100mi of gas + 41 kWh/100mi
2.9 gal/100mi
30 kWh/100mi
2.9 gal/100mi
.2 gal/100mi of gas + 29 kWh/100mi
2.0 gal/100mi
31 kWh/100mi
2.4 gal/100mi
EPA range: 16 miles on Elec + Gas and 380miles total
16 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-16 mi
380 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 97 miles on Electricity and 180miles total
97 miles
Electricity
180 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 11 miles on Elec + Gas and 540miles total
11 miles
Elec + Gas
All Elec: 0-6 mi
540 miles
Total Range Additional Information
EPA range: 53 miles on Electricity and 420miles total
53 miles
Electricity
420 miles
Total Range Additional Information
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73.7 MPG
55

Lo

91

Hi

Average based on 3 vehicles

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

Average based on 1 vehicle

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
68.1 MPG
50

Lo

83

Hi

Average based on 6 vehicles

Not comparable to EPA fuel economy because these estimates do not include electricity use.
152.7 MPG
58

Lo

982

Hi

Average based on 11 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
$2,000
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$4,750
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
You SAVE
$5,500
in fuel costs over 5 years
compared to the
average new vehicle
Annual Fuel Cost*Electricity + Gasoline: $1,550Electricity + Gasoline: $850Electricity + Gasoline: $1,000Electricity + Gasoline: $850
Cost to Drive 25 Miles$2.19 (on a single charge) Additional Information$1.12 (driving on elec only)$1.57 (on a single charge) Additional Information$1.16 (driving on elec only)
$3.34 (driving on gas only)$3.24 (driving on gas only)$1.81 (driving on gas only)$2.16 (driving on gas only)
Cost to Fill the Tank$48 (gas only)$10 (gas only)$38 (gas only)$32 (gas only)
Tank Size10.6 gallons2.3 gallons10.6 gallons8.9 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.

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Energy Impact Score Additional Information

Annual Petroleum Consumption


1 barrel = 42 gallons

Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
5.3 barrels 1.0 barrels 4.3 barrels 1.7 barrels
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Additional Information





Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline Electricity + Gasoline
158 grams per mile29 grams per mile133 grams per mile51 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
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Safety Ratings


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PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 
Overall
4 4 star rating
Front
4 4 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
4 4 star rating
VOLT 
Overall
5 5 star rating
Front
5 5 star rating
Side
5 5 star rating
Rollover
5 5 star rating
Vehicle Specification Data
  2017 Audi A3 e-tron 2017 BMW i3 REX (94 Amp-hour battery) 2013 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2017 Chevrolet Volt
EPA Size Class Additional Information Compact Cars Subcompact Cars Midsize Cars Compact Cars
Drive Front-Wheel Drive Rear-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive Front-Wheel Drive
Stop-Start Technology Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cylinder Deactivation
Gas Guzzler No No No No
Turbocharger Yes No No No
Supercharger No No No No
Passenger Volume 89 ft3 (Hatchback) 84 ft3 (4 door) 94 ft3 (Hatchback) 90 ft3 (Hatchback)
Luggage Volume 14 ft3 (Hatchback) 15 ft3 (4 door) 22 ft3 (Hatchback) 19 ft3 (Hatchback)
Fuel Type Premium Gas (Recommended)
and Electricity
Premium Gas (Recommended)
or Electricity
Regular Gas and Electricity Regular Gas or Electricity
Engine Descriptor Additional Information SIDI; PHEV PHEV; 94 Amp-hour battery PHEV SIDI; PHEV
Transmission Descriptor Additional Information
Electric Motor/Battery Additional Information 80 kW DCPM 125kW AC Induction 18 kW 48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC
Time to Charge Battery 2.5 hrs at 240V 5 hrs at 240V 1.5 hrs at 240V 4.5 hrs at 240V

This vehicle did not use any gasoline for the first 16 miles in EPA tests. It may use gasoline depending on how you drive.

When fully charged, you will pay about 6.1¢ per mile for the first 16 miles you drive ($.98 for the electricity and $.00 for the gasoline).

After the first 16 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 13.2¢/mile.

You will spend $.98 on electricity and $1.20 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

When fully charged, this vehicle can go about 97 miles on electricity alone, costing you about 4.6¢ per mile.

After the first 97 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 13.1¢/mile.

When fully charged, you will pay about 5.1¢ per mile for the first 11 miles you drive ($.48 for the electricity and $.08 for the gasoline).

After the first 11 miles, the vehicle will function like a regular hybrid and consume only gasoline, costing about 7.2¢/mile.

You will spend $.48 on electricity and $1.09 on gasoline. This calculation assumes that your vehicle is fully charged when you begin your 25 mile trip and that you do not recharge during the trip.

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.

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.