2020 Chevrolet Volt Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2020 Chevrolet Volt Specs at a Glance
The 2020 Chevrolet Volt gets 42 mpg combined on the 1.5L Front-Wheel Drive configuration, is EPA-rated for 420 miles of range, weighs 3,543 lbs, measures 180.3 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 37 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 42 mpg (43 city / 42 hwy)
- Best configuration: 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · other 2020 trims rate 37–42 mpg combined
- EPA range
- 420 miles
- Engine
- 1.5L 4-cyl
- 1.5L · Front-Wheel Drive · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · 2 powertrains offered
- Curb weight
- 3,543 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: VOLT 4DR HATCHBACK
- Length
- 180.3 in · 71.3 in wide · 56.3 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 105.9 in
Detailed Specifications
MPG & Fuel Economy
MPG for every year and trim
View details →Engine Specifications
Engine Specs for every year and trim
View details →Annual Fuel Cost
Fuel Cost for every year and trim
View details →Transmission Specifications
Transmission for every year and trim
View details →Drivetrain & Drive Type
Drivetrain for every year and trim
View details →Vehicle Class & EPA Size Category
Vehicle Class for every year and trim
View details →Maintenance Schedule & Service Intervals
Maintenance for every year and trim
View details →Dimensions & Size
Dimensions for every year and trim
View details →Curb Weight
Curb Weight for every year and trim
View details →Electric Range & Charging Time
EV Range for every year and trim
View details →Chevrolet Volt Generations
Grouped by year ranges where the engine lineup, drivetrain options, and EPA class stay consistent — a derived approximation of the factory generations, not a manufacturer-published list.
| Years | Variants | Engines | Drive | Class | Best MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–2019 | 4 | 1.5L | Front-Wheel Drive | Compact Cars | 42 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1.4L | Front-Wheel Drive | Compact Cars | 37 |
Chevrolet Volt — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 | 42 | 42 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 | 42 | 42 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 | 42 | 42 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.5 L | 4 · 1.5L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 43 | 42 | 42 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.4 L | 4 · 1.4L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 35 | 40 | 37 | Premium Gasoline |
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Chevrolet Volt — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Chevrolet Volt?
The Chevrolet Volt is EPA-rated at up to 42 MPG combined (43 city / 42 highway).
What engine does the 2019 Chevrolet Volt have?
The Chevrolet Volt uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic transmission.
How far can the 2019 Chevrolet Volt go on a full charge and tank?
As a plug-in hybrid, the Chevrolet Volt has an EPA-rated total driving range of up to 420 miles combining electric and gasoline operation.
What years of the Chevrolet Volt are covered here?
This page documents 5 verified Chevrolet Volt configurations across model years 2015–2019.
Which model year of the Chevrolet Volt is the most fuel efficient?
The 2019 Chevrolet Volt holds the highest combined rating at 42 MPG; the 2015 sits lowest at 37 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 14%) across the 5 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the Chevrolet Volt have?
The records list 2 distinct displacements for the Chevrolet Volt — 1.4L, 1.5L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Volt front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
Every Chevrolet Volt configuration on record here is Front-Wheel Drive; no alternative drivetrain appears in the 2015–2019 data.