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2013 Chevrolet Volt review

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

53 customer reviews
The 2013 Chevrolet Volt is a car that is perfect for those looking for a hybrid. Customers love that it's great gas on mileage and is environmentally friendly. The car is also very comfortable and plenty of features.

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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Volt an overall reliability rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Chevrolet Volt 6th out of 6 among Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

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Chevrolet Volt features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera

Drive Wheels

Front wheel drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.4L

Horsepower

149

Torque (ft-lbs)

273

Engine type

Plug-in Hybrid

Fuel capacity

9.3

Wheelbase

105.7"

Overall length

177.1"

Width

70.4"

Height

56.64"

Leg room

F 42.05"/R 34.1"

Head room

F 37.8"/R 36.02"

Front tires

P215/55R17

Rear tires

P215/55R17

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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