Overview
The 2014 Chevrolet Volt Hatchback is armed with a 1.4L Inline-4, a single motor electric system, and a 16.5 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 Chevrolet Volt cover 0-60 in 9.0 seconds. You can drive the Volt for 38 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for short trips in the city. Combined, the Volt achieves an impressive 98 MPGe while getting 37 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $34,185, the Volt makes a formidable competitor in the compact hatchback segment, competing with the likes of the Toyota Prius Plug-in hatchback and the BMW i3 which hails from the subcompact hatchback segment. That said, the Prius is the most affordable and the i3 is the most expensive car in the competition.
