Chevrolet Volt MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)

EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Volt model year from 2011 to 2019 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Volt has been offered with 1.5L 4-cyl, 1.4L 4-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2019 (up to 42 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.

Chevrolet Volt fuel economy by year

YearCombinedEnginesMedian used priceFor sale
2019 42 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $15,503 50 listings
2018 42 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $13,595 130 listings
2017 42 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $11,499 292 listings
2016 42 MPG 1.5L 4-cyl $11,599 61 listings
2015 37 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl $9,500 40 listings
2014 37 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl
2013 37 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl
2012 37 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl
2011 37 MPG 1.4L 4-cyl

2019 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2019 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 42 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $15,503 on VehiSales (50 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 42 42 MPG · 79 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range

2018 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2018 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 42 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $13,595 on VehiSales (130 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 42 42 MPG · 77 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range

2017 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2017 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 42 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $11,499 on VehiSales (292 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 42 42 MPG · 77 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range

2016 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2016 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.5L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 42 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $11,599 on VehiSales (61 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.5L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Regular 43 42 42 MPG · 77 MPGe on electricity · 420 mi range

2015 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2015 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 37 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $9,500 on VehiSales (40 for sale).

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 35 40 37 MPG · 62 MPGe on electricity · 380 mi range

2014 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2014 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 37 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 35 40 37 MPG · 62 MPGe on electricity · 380 mi range

2013 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2013 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 37 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 35 40 37 MPG · 62 MPGe on electricity · 380 mi range

2012 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2012 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 37 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 35 40 37 MPG · 60 MPGe on electricity · 380 mi range

2011 Chevrolet Volt: engines & MPG

The 2011 Volt was EPA-rated in 1 version (1.4L 4-cyl), with combined economy of 37 MPG.

VersionEngineTransmissionFuelCityHwyCombined
Volt 1.4L 4-cyl Automatic (variable gear ratios) Premium 35 40 37 MPG · 60 MPGe on electricity · 380 mi range

Frequently asked questions

What MPG does a Chevrolet Volt get?

Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Volt range from 37 to 42 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2019 model year.

What engines does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have?

The 2019 Volt was EPA-rated with 1.5L 4-cyl engines — see the 2019 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.

Does the Chevrolet Volt require premium gas?

Some versions do: EPA lists regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.

Is there a hybrid or electric Volt?

Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.

About this data: EPA ratings from the official U.S. DOE/EPA dataset (fueleconomy.gov), as of July 2026; refreshed monthly. Market prices and listing counts are live medians from VehiSales inventory, updated daily. How to cite: “VehiSales Research, Chevrolet Volt EPA Fuel Economy by Model Year” with a link to https://vehisales.com/research/fuel-economy/chevrolet/volt.

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