Chevrolet Volt MPG by year — every rating on record
The Chevrolet Volt has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 9 model years, from 2011 to 2019. Across those years its best rated version returned 42 mpg (2016) and its thirstiest returned 37 mpg (2011). The EPA record holds 9 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Compact Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #4 of 64 (95th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2012 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #6 of 76 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #8 of 84 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #9 of 96 (92th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 37 mpg | 37 mpg | #8 of 102 (93th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2016 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #5 of 108 (96th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2017 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #4 of 100 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2018 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #4 of 95 (97th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
| 2019 | 1 | 42 mpg | 42 mpg | #3 of 86 (98th pct) | Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gas or Electricity | Compact Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Chevrolet Volt placed highest in 2019 at #3 of 86, and lowest in 2014 at #9 of 96. It spent 9 of its 9 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 9 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | Range | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas or Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 42 | 42 | 273.8 | 1.7 | $1,500 | 420 mi | 51 | 10/10 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas or Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 42 | 42 | 273.8 | 1.7 | $1,500 | 420 mi | 51 | 10/10 |
| 2017 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas or Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 42 | 42 | 273.8 | 1.7 | $1,500 | 420 mi | 51 | 10/10 |
| 2016 | 1.5L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular Gas or Electricity | SIDI; PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 43 | 42 | 42 | 273.8 | 1.7 | $1,500 | 420 mi | 51 | 10/10 |
| 2015 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 40 | 37 | 310.8 | 2.7 | $2,100 | 380 mi | 81 | 10/10 |
| 2014 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 40 | 37 | 310.8 | 2.7 | $2,100 | 380 mi | 81 | 10/10 |
| 2013 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 40 | 37 | 310.8 | 2.7 | $2,100 | 380 mi | 81 | 10/10 |
| 2012 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 40 | 37 | 310.8 | 3.0 | $2,100 | 380 mi | 87 | n/a |
| 2011 | 1.4L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium Gas or Electricity | PHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, start-stop | 35 | 40 | 37 | 310.8 | 3.0 | $2,100 | 380 mi | 84 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 → 2016 | 37 → 42 mpg | +5 mpg | 274 gal |
What Volt fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2019 Chevrolet Volt burns 274 to 274 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $821 | $821 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $958 | $958 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,095 | $1,095 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2019 model year is $1,500 to $1,500 a year in fuel, or $6,750 less than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Compact Cars
Across the 498 nameplates EPA classifies as Compact Cars, the median best combined rating is 26 mpg. At 42 mpg the Chevrolet Volt is 16 mpg better the median, which is worth about $590 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Compact Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other Chevrolet nameplates
Every Chevrolet model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.