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2017 Chevrolet Volt vs. 2018 Chevrolet Volt

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt and 2018 Chevrolet Volt contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Chevrolet Volt and the 2018 Chevrolet Volt.

When we compare the 2017 Chevrolet Volt's and the 2018 Chevrolet Volt's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Chevrolet Volt and 2018 Chevrolet Volt have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Chevrolet Volt's and the 2018 Chevrolet Volt's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is a better car than the 2018 Chevrolet Volt.

Pricing: A used 2017 Chevrolet Volt ranges from $10,998 to $21,308 while a used 2018 Chevrolet Volt is priced between $13,955 to $24,014.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt and the 2018 Chevrolet Volt both lose 48.2 percent of their value.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Chevrolet Volt and the 2018 Chevrolet Volt makes 149 horsepower. Both the Volt and the Volt are rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. Both models use electricity, regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Volt has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$33,220

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$26,393

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$22,200 - $33,220

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$33,220

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$25,961

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$22,200 - $33,220

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$16,099

Price Range:

$10,998 - $21,308

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$17,139

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$14,262 - $19,309

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

179

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

74,117

# Good or Great Deals:

92

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,690

Price Range:

$13,955 - $24,014

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$17,993

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$15,580 - $20,753

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

121

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

61,205

# Good or Great Deals:

60

Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Chevrolet Volt

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

5.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

4 - 6.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

1.6%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Chevrolet Volt

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

6.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

5 - 7.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

1.6%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1 - 3.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.1

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2 - 2.7

Chevrolet Volt Rankings

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

9 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

10 / 10

Safest Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

21 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

24 / 25

Chevrolet Volt Rankings

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

4 / 9

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

7 / 10

Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

9 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

9 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

10 / 10

Safest Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

21 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

24 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

2017 Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels

LT, Premier

2018 Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels

LT, Premier

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

149 hp

Torque:

294 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.042 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

149 hp

Torque:

294 foot-lbs

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.042 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


43 / 42 / 42

Range (city/hwy):

433 / 424 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.5 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


43 / 42 / 42

Range (city/hwy):

433 / 424 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Android Auto:

Standard

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Blind Spot Monitoring:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

35.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.2 inches

Cargo Space:

10.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

100.9 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.1 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.5 inches

Rear Head Room:

35.8 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

53.2 inches

Cargo Space:

10.6 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

100.9 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3519 lbs

Width:

71.2 inches

Height:

56.4 inches

Length:

180.4 inches

Wheelbase:

106.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3519 lbs

Width:

71.2 inches

Height:

56.4 inches

Length:

180.4 inches

Wheelbase:

106.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

Not yet available

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/50R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

painted aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

215/50R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Mosaic Black Metallic

Blue

Kinetic Blue Metallic

Gray

Heather Gray Metallic / Pepperdust Metallic

Green

Citron Green Metallic

Red

Siren Red Tintcoat

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White

Exterior Colors

Black

Mosaic Black Metallic

Blue

Kinetic Blue Metallic

Gray

Satin Steel Metallic

Green

Green Mist Metallic

Red

Cajun Red Tintcoat

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Gray

Light Ash/Dark Ash

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black

Gray

Light Ash/Dark Ash

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