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Used 2017 Chevy Volt Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2017 Volt is a five-seat, plug-in hybrid hatchback sedan offered in LT and Premier trims. Both come with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of twin electric motors (149 total horsepower), a 1.5-liter gasoline engine/generator and a 18.4-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. You need to plug it in to recharge fully, but the battery pack can also be partially recharged on the go from the gas engine/generator and regenerative braking. The LT comes reasonably well equipped, while the Premier is more upscale and provides access to more optional advanced driver safety aids.

Standard feature highlights for the Volt LT include 17-inch wheels, LED headlights (low-beam) and taillights, keyless entry and ignition, remote start, 60/40-split folding rear seatbacks, automatic climate control and a leather-wrapped tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Notable technology features for the Volt are a reconfigurable driver information and gauge cluster display screen, Bluetooth, OnStar (with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity), an 8-inch central touchscreen with Chevrolet's MyLink interface, Apple CarPlay smartphone integration for iPhone users and a six-speaker sound system with satellite radio.

Optional for the LT is a Comfort package that includes heated mirrors, heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Leather upholstery can be ordered with the LT Comfort package as well. An eight-speaker Bose audio system is available as a stand-alone option.

Move up to the 2017 Volt Premier and you get all of the above as standard, plus different 17-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated rear outboard seats, a wireless charging pad for cellphones and other equipment, a navigation system and an automated parking system (parallel and perpendicular).

The Driver Confidence package available for the Premier trim includes blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning and rear cross-traffic alert. The Driver Confidence 2 package (requires basic Driver Confidence package) adds forward collision warning with automatic low-speed emergency braking, lane departure intervention and adaptive headlights. If you get the Driver Confidence 2 package, you can also spring for adaptive cruise control, which is bundled with an upgraded automatic emergency braking system.

Which Volt trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's not much choice when it comes to the Volt, but we think that getting the Premier trim level is the way to go. Though the base LT is reasonably well equipped and can be fitted with some optional upgrades such as leather upholstery, we like that these features (plus a few extras) come standard on the Premier. The Premier is also the only trim that offers optional advanced driver safety aids. Also be on the lookout for the Premier's available tan-and-black interior color scheme; you might like how it livens up the Volt's otherwise gloomy all-black interior design.

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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Parking assistance
Not Available
standard
Upholstery
cloth
leather
Heated seats
optional
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not available
Not available
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
149 hp
149 hp
Engine torque
294 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
294 lb-ft @ 0 rpm
Engine displacement
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
1-speed direct drive
1-speed direct drive
Tire size
215/50R17
215/50R17
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
- / - / 42 MPG
- / - / 42 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
N/A / N/A / 106 MPGe
N/A / N/A / 106 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
8.9 gal.
8.9 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
Fuel Type
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
N/A
N/A
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
N/A
N/A
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
N/A
N/A
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,519 lb.
3,543 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.2 in.
71.2 in.
Height
56.4 in.
56.4 in.
Length
180.4 in.
180.4 in.
Wheelbase
106.1 in.
106.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
10.6 cu. ft.
10.6 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
37.8 in.
37.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.1 in.
42.1 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Rear Head Room
35.8 in.
35.8 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.7 in.
34.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.2 in.
53.2 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Jet Black/Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black/Jet Black, leather
Light Ash/Dark Ash, leather
Light Ash/Dark Ash, cloth
Jet Black/Jet Black, leather
Jet Black/Brandy, leather
Exterior
Pepperdust Metallic
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Heather Gray Metallic
Siren Red Tintcoat
Citron Green Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic
Pepperdust Metallic
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Heather Gray Metallic
Siren Red Tintcoat
Citron Green Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic