2014 Chevrolet Volt Base
The 2014 Chevrolet Volt Base is an 84-hp 1.4-liter inline-4 with a voltec electric drive unit -- 1-speed direct-drive automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $34,185 MSRP and is rated at 98 mpg combined.
It makes 84 horsepower at 4,800 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 101 mpg city and 93 mpg highway (98 mpg combined).
The Volt measures 177.0 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,786 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $34,185 ($46,938 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $34,995 ($48,050 *) |
| Destination Charge | $810 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.4L Ecotec "LUU" DOHC I4 gasoline range-extending generator engine (GM Voltec EREV powertrain; does not directly drive the wheels) |
| Displacement | 1.4 L |
| Horsepower | 84 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder, dual continuously variable cam phasing (DCVCP) |
| Bore and Stroke | 73.4 x 82.6 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Voltec electric drive unit -- 1-Speed Direct-Drive Automatic (single-speed fixed-gear transaxle; no discrete gears) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 101 MPG |
| Highway | 93 MPG |
| Combined | 98 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded (91 octane) |
| Tank Capacity | 9.3 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent, lower control arms, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Semi-independent torsion beam, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17.0" x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 17.0" x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | 215/55R17 |
| Tires Rear | 215/55R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 177 in |
| Width | 70.4 in |
| Height | 56.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 61.2 in |
| Rear Track | 62.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,786 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.5 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 51.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars