Overview
The 2012 Chevrolet Volt Hatchback is armed with a 1.4L Inline-4, a single-motor electric system, and a 16.0 kWh battery, fused to a single-speed automatic transmission. It makes 149 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque just by the electric motor. Meanwhile, the gas engine makes 84 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2012 Chevrolet Volt cover 0-60 in 9.2 seconds. You can drive the Volt for 35 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for short trips in the city. Combined, the Volt achieves an impressive 94 MPGe while getting 37 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $39,145, the Volt makes a formidable competitor in the compact hatchback segment, competing with the likes of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hatchback.
