Chevrolet Volt
42 MPG The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is EPA-rated at 42 MPG combined (43 city / 42 highway). Over 15,000 miles a year that is about 357 gallons, $1143 a year in fuel, or $0.076 per mile at $3.20/gal.
Across its full 2011–2019 run it averages 39.2 MPG, improving by 5 MPG over 9 model years.
Running cost at different fuel prices and mileages
The figure everyone actually wants, and the one the EPA does not publish — because it depends on a fuel price no agency will commit to.
| Fuel price | Per mile | 10,000 mi/yr | 15,000 mi/yr | 20,000 mi/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.50/gal | $0.060 | $595 | $893 | $1190 |
| $3.00/gal | $0.071 | $714 | $1071 | $1429 |
| $3.20/gal | $0.076 | $762 | $1143 | $1524 |
| $3.50/gal | $0.083 | $833 | $1250 | $1667 |
| $4.00/gal | $0.095 | $952 | $1429 | $1905 |
| $4.50/gal | $0.107 | $1071 | $1607 | $2143 |
| $5.00/gal | $0.119 | $1190 | $1786 | $2381 |
Every model year
| Year | Combined | City | Highway | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO₂ g/mi | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 42 MPG | 43 | 42 | $1500 | 51 | 1 |
| 2018 | 42 MPG | 43 | 42 | $1500 | 51 | 1 |
| 2017 | 42 MPG | 43 | 42 | $1500 | 51 | 1 |
| 2016 | 42 MPG | 43 | 42 | $1500 | 51 | 1 |
| 2015 | 37 MPG | 35 | 40 | $2100 | 81 | 1 |
| 2014 | 37 MPG | 35 | 40 | $2100 | 81 | 1 |
| 2013 | 37 MPG | 35 | 40 | $2100 | 81 | 1 |
| 2012 | 37 MPG | 35 | 40 | $2100 | 87 | 1 |
| 2011 | 37 MPG | 35 | 40 | $2100 | 84 | 1 |
Where a model year offered several engines or drivetrains, the figure is the average across all EPA-tested trims that year — the trim count is shown so you can see how much averaging is involved.
How it compares in its class
Among the 227 compact cars models tracked here, the Chevrolet Volt ranks 11 on current figures, against a class average of 26.5 MPG.
Closest more-efficient alternatives in the same class: Honda Civic Hybrid (44), Toyota Prius c (46), Toyota Corolla Hybrid (50), Toyota Mirai XLE (74), Porsche Taycan Turbo S (79).
Tailpipe CO₂ is rated at 51 grams per mile, which works out to roughly 0.8 tonnes a year at 15,000 miles.
Questions
What MPG does the Chevrolet Volt get?
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt is rated at 42 MPG combined by the EPA — 43 city and 42 highway. Across all 9 model years in the database it averages 39.2 MPG, ranging from 37 to 42 depending on year and trim.
How much does a Chevrolet Volt cost in fuel per year?
At 42 MPG and 15,000 miles a year, it burns about 357 gallons — roughly $1143 a year with fuel at $3.20 a gallon, or $0.076 per mile. The EPA's own published annual figure for the 2019 model is $1500.
Has the Chevrolet Volt become more efficient over time?
Yes. It has gone from 37 MPG in 2011 to 42 in 2019 — an improvement of 5 MPG, or 14% across 9 model years.
Is the Chevrolet Volt efficient for its class?
It ranks 11 of 227 in the Compact Cars class on current figures, against a class average of 26.5 MPG. That is 15.5 better than typical for the class.
EPA test figures from fueleconomy.gov. Cost per mile and annual fuel spend are computed at a reference price of $3.20 per gallon — use your own price. Estimates based on official test figures and average fuel prices. Real-world consumption varies with driving style, load, terrain and maintenance.