2016 Chevrolet Volt

Fuel economy, running costs, emissions and safety · from U.S. EPA and NHTSA data

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt is sold in the U.S. with plug-in hybrid power. The EPA lists 1 configuration for this model year, with combined economy from 42 to 42 MPG and an estimated annual fuel cost of $1,550 to $1,550 at 15,000 miles.

Key numbers

What it costs to fuel

Across its configurations, the 2016 Volt costs about $1,550 to $1,550 a year to fuel at the EPA's 15,000-mile basis, averaging roughly $1,550. Over five years that is about $7,750 in fuel alone before maintenance, insurance and depreciation — which is why the running cost, not just the price, decides what a car really costs.

Relative to an average new vehicle, the most efficient Volt configuration saves about $7,000 in fuel over five years; less efficient versions spend more.

For context, the average combined economy of compact cars in this dataset is about 29 MPG. The Volt sits roughly 13 MPG above that mark at its midpoint, making it more efficient than average for its EPA class.

Configurations and fuel economy

Emissions, safety and size

The 2016 Volt records tailpipe CO₂ of 51-51 g/mi, an EPA smog rating of 8-8 out of 10, and an EPA electric range of 420 to 420 miles when running on battery. The EPA classifies it as compact cars.

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Data: U.S. EPA FuelEconomy.gov (public domain) and NHTSA SafetyRatings. Figures are EPA estimates; real-world results vary.