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Used 2018 Chevy Volt Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 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, a 1.5-liter gasoline engine/generator and a 18.4-kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Total system output is 149 horsepower. 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.

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 and Android auto connectivity, 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 leather-wrapped and 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 Volt Premier and you get the LT's equipment, the contents of the Comfort package, the Bose audio system, plus different 17-inch wheels, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated rear outboard seats, a wireless charging pad for cellphones and other equipment, and an automated parking system (parallel and perpendicular).

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

Which Volt trim does Edmunds recommend?

Picking a Volt won't be a laborious decision since there are only two trim levels to choose from. We'd likely go with the Premier. That decision is largely based on the small differences in options availability since the two trim levels have identical powertrains. The LT is well-equipped and even gets some additional access to optional safety equipment for 2018, but the Premier has access to options such as adaptive cruise control, forward collision mitigation and lane departure intervention.

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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
optional
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
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
43 / 42 / 42 MPG
43 / 42 / 42 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
113 / 99 / 106 MPGe
113 / 99 / 106 MPGe
Fuel Capacity
8.9 gal.
8.9 gal.
Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
383 / 374 miles
383 / 374 miles
Fuel Type
electric
electric
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Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
53 mi.
53 mi.
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
31
31
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
4.5 hr.
4.5 hr.
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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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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Light Ash/Dark Ash, cloth
Jet Black/Jet Black, leather
Light Ash/Dark Ash, leather
Jet Black/Jet Black, cloth
Jet Black/Jet Black, leather
Jet Black/Brandy, leather
Exterior
Mosaic Black Metallic
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Satin Steel Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Green Mist Metallic
Summit White
Mosaic Black Metallic
Kinetic Blue Metallic
Silver Ice Metallic
Iridescent Pearl Tricoat
Satin Steel Metallic
Cajun Red Tintcoat
Green Mist Metallic
Summit White