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Chevrolet Volt vs. Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Volt and Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid 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 Chevrolet Volt and the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid.

When we compare the Chevrolet Volt's and the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Volt's and the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid is a better car than the Chevrolet Volt.

Pricing: A used 2019 Chevrolet Volt ranges from $14,881 to $26,556 while a used 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid is priced between $13,967 to $22,996.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Chevrolet Volt loses 48.2 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid loses 40.3 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid retains 7.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Chevrolet Volt.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Volt’s base engine makes 149 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid base engine makes 139 horsepower. The Volt is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 424 miles. The IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 622 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Chevrolet Volt. Both models use electricity, regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are hybrid compact cars, the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Chevrolet Volt has the advantage in the area of front shoulder room.

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:

$33,520

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$25,594

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$22,400 - $33,520

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$25,350

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$25,594

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$22,400 - $33,520

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,288

Price Range:

$14,881 - $26,556

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$19,881

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$16,631 - $22,498

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

12

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

70,389

# Good or Great Deals:

3

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$18,836

Price Range:

$13,967 - $22,996

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$19,881

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$16,631 - $22,498

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

10

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

44,810

# Good or Great Deals:

2

Chevrolet Volt Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

7.5 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10

Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.6 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Volt

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

6 - 8.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

1.6%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

7.3

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

6 - 8.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 21.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.2

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.3 - 21.2

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

Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Rankings

Most Reliable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

2 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $30k

2 / 4

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) Under $30k

2 / 2

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

3 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

3 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

3 / 9

Most Comfortable Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

4 / 10

Best Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 9

Best Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

5 / 10

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

5 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

5 / 9

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

6 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars Under $30k

7 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

9 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

9 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

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

10 / 10

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

13 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

14 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

21 / 25

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Plug-In Hybrid

Chevrolet Volt Trim Levels

LT, Premier

Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels

Base, Limited

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:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

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):

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

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:

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

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


53 / 52 / 52

Range (city/hwy):

633 / 622 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

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

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

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Navigation System:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

N/A

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Heated Seats

Standard

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

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:

Standard

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

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:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

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:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

23 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

119.2 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:

3318 lbs

Width:

71.7 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

176 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

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:

16.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

205/55R16

Exterior Colors

Black

Mosaic Black Metallic

Blue

Pacific Blue Metallic

Gray

Satin Steel Metallic

Green

Green Mist Metallic

Red

Cajun Red Tintcoat

Silver

Silver Ice Metallic

White

Iridescent Pearl Tricoat / Summit White

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue

Gray

Summit Gray

Green

Not available

Red

Not available

Silver

Symphony Air Silver

White

Ceramic White

Interior Colors

Black

Jet Black / Jet Black/Jet Black

Gray

Light Ash/Dark Ash

Beige

Not available

Interior Colors

Black

Charcoal Black

Gray

Not available

Beige

Beige

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