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2013 Chevrolet Volt Base 5dr HB

Trim Info:

Front wheel drive, Hatchback, Compact Cars
35 (2012) mpg city / 40 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Hatchback

Drivetrain:

Front wheel drive

EPA Classification:

Compact Cars

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

90.000

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3781

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

35 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

40 (2012)

Engine Type:

Electric/Gas I4

Displacement:

1.4L/85

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

149

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

273

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Suspension Type - Front:

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear:

Compound Crank

Front Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Rear Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.000

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.000

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.500 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

9.300

Wheelbase (in):

105.700

Length, Overall (in):

177.100

Trunk Volume (ft³):

10.600

Advanced Technical Data

Number of Passenger Doors:

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

8 (2011)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

37 (2012)

Engine Order Code:

LUU

Trans Order Code:

MKA

Trans Type:

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

5.1 (2012)

Front Tire Order Code:

5GN

Rear Tire Order Code:

5GN

Steering Type:

Electric Pwr

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.400

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

36.000

Brake Type:

Regenerative

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.800 x - TBD -

Front Head Room (in):

37.800

Front Leg Room (in):

42.100

Front Shoulder Room (in):

56.500

Front Hip Room (in):

53.700

Second Head Room (in):

36.000

Second Leg Room (in):

34.100

Second Shoulder Room (in):

53.900

Second Hip Room (in):

51.200

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.400

Height, Overall (in):

56.600

Track Width, Front (in):

61.200

Track Width, Rear (in):

62.100

EPA MPG Equivalent - City:

95 (2012)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy:

93 (2012)

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined:

94 (2012)

Battery Range (mi):

35 (2012)

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