Chevrolet Volt
The front-wheel-drive electric-powered Volt, with a range extending gasoline generator set, enters 2014 unchanged. The thermal engine, a 1.4L four-cylinder, produces 84 horsepower and the electric motor develops 149 horsepower and 273 lbs.-ft. of torque. A combination providing lively and instantaneous acceleration, reasonable fuel economy and adequate electric autonomy. Replenishing electrons requires approximately four hours at 220 volts.
Chevrolet Volt
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$36,895 |
Fees | CA$1,600 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$694/month |
Powertrain | |
Combined power | N/A |
Combined torque | N/A |
Engine | 1,4 l I-4 |
Power | 63 hp @ 4,800 rpm (47 kW) |
Torque | N/A (N/A) |
Induction | Atmospheric |
Fuel type | Premium |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 149 hp (111 kW) |
Torque | 273 lb·ft (370 N·m) |
Transmission | CVT |
Drivetrain | FWD |
Hybrid / Electric | |
Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
Energy | 16.5 kWh |
Voltage | N/A |
Charging times |
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Cooling | Liquid |
Drivetrain structure | N/A |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Hatchback |
Category | Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid |
Assembly | N/A |
Generation | 1 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 6.7 L/100km |
Highway | 5.9 L/100km |
Combined | 6.4 L/100km (2.4 Lₑ/100km) |
Autonomy | 546 km |
Electric autonomy | 61 km |
CO₂ emissions | 45 g/km |
Equipment | |
Smart key | standard |
Lane departure warning | optional |
Remote engine start | standard |
GPS | optional |
Infotainment | |
Auxiliary audio input | standard |
CD player | standard |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Premium audio system | optional |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
Turning diameter | 11 m (36′) |
Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P215/55R17 |
Rear tires | P215/55R17 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 4 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 4,498 mm (177″) |
Width | 1,787 mm (70″) |
Height | 1,439 mm (57″) |
Wheelbase | 2,685 mm (106″) |
Front track | 1,554 mm (61″) |
Rear track | 1,577 mm (62″) |
Weight | 1,715 kg (3,781 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 4 |
Trunk | 300 l |
Fuel tank | 35 l (8 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 10.0 s |
80-120 km/h | 7.8 s |
Top speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
Braking distance | 44 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 5 years/160,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 8/10 |
Safety | 7/10 |
Interior | 6/10 |
Reliability | 8/10 |
Winter driving | 5/10 |
Comfort | 7/10 |
Average | 68%(view ratings) |