Overview
Cars like the 2017 Chevrolet Volt PHEV might not be able to give you the direct benefits one might expect from its hybrid powertrain. However, its usefulness must not be overlooked. The Volt PHEV uses its 1.5L Inline-4 engine and an 18.4-kWh battery to produce 149 horsepower and 294 lb-ft of torque. This gives the Volt PHEV a 0-60 of 7.8 seconds. The hybrid engine here is to support the gasoline engine to boost performance and offer slightly better fuel economy than what a single gasoline engine would be capable of. That said, the 2017 Volt PHEV achieves a combined fuel economy on offer is 42 MPG. As part of the midsize hatchback, the Volt PHEV competes with the Hyundai Ioniq PHEV, the Honda Clarity PHEV, and the Toyota Prius Prime PHEV.
