Chevrolet · Compact cars · Plug-in hybrid
Chevrolet Volt: MPG and annual fuel cost, 2019
The Chevrolet Volt was last rated in the data for model year 2019, at 42 MPG combined, 3rd of 11 compact cars, in the top quarter, ahead of 80% of the others.
- 42MPG combined3rd of 11 in class
- $1,600a year in fuel3rd of 11 in class
- 51g/mile CO2
Where it stands
The compact cars rated for 2019 run from 17 to 119 MPG, with a median of 33 MPG.
In its class, just ahead of it is the Toyota Prius c at 46 MPG and just behind it is the Chevrolet Cruze Diesel at 37 MPG.
A plug-in hybrid can run on its battery for a distance and then on fuel. The MPG, fuel cost and CO2 figures on this site are for running on fuel with the battery depleted, so a driver who charges often will use less fuel than shown.
Fuel cost and CO2
At 15,000 miles a year with 55% of them in the city, with regular gasoline at $4.47 per gallon, the annual fuel bill of the most efficient version is about $1,600. That is $1,000 less than the compact cars median of $2,600.
It emits 51 g of CO2 per mile from the tailpipe; the compact cars median is 294, a difference of 243 g/mile.
Rated versions
The city rating of 43 is 1 above the highway rating of 42. The data lists one version for 2019: Volt: 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD.
| Version | Combined MPG | City MPG | Highway MPG | Annual fuel cost | CO2 g/mile | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volt: 1.5 L, 4 cyl hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios), FWD | 42 | 43 | 42 | $1,600 | 51 | 53 |
Year by year
The Chevrolet Volt appears in the data for model year 2019 only, one of the 8 model years from 2019 to 2026.
| Model year | Versions | Best MPG | Lowest MPG | Fuel cost | CO2 g/mi | Class median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 42 | 42 | $1,600 | 51 | 30.5 |
Similar models
| Model | Powertrain | Combined MPG | Annual fuel cost | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prius c | Hybrid | 46 | $1,450 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Cruze Diesel | Diesel | 37 | $2,600 | 2019 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | Gasoline | 33 | $2,050 | 2019 |
| Volkswagen Beetle | Gasoline | 29 | $2,300 | 2019 |
| Cadillac ATS | Gasoline | 25 | $3,300 | 2019 |
Compare and rank
Rankings: Compact cars.
Data: US EPA and DOE, as prepared in methods and data.