New Plug-in Hybrids
2013 Chevrolet Volt | 2012 Fisker Karma | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
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Configuration | Engine: 4 cyl, 1.4 L; Motors: 111 kw traction + 54 kw generator; Battery: 16.5 kwh; Trans: Automatic (CVT) | Engine: 4 cyl, 2.0 L; Motors: 2 @ 150 kw (300 kw total); Battery: 20 kwh; Trans: Automatic (A1) | Engine: 4 cyl, 1.8 L; Motor: 18 kw; Battery: 4.5 kwh; Trans: Automatic (CVT) |
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $39,145 | NA | $32,000–$39,525 |
* Based on 15,000 miles annual driving and an electricity cost of $0.12/kwh and gasoline prices of $3.99 per gallon for premium and $3.72 per gallon for regular.
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EPA Size Class | Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Midsize Cars |
Drive | Front-Wheel Drive | 2-Wheel Drive | Front-Wheel Drive |
Gas Guzzler | No | No | No |
Turbocharger | No | Yes | No |
Supercharger | No | No | No |
Passenger Volume | 90 ft3 | 89 ft3 | 94 ft3 |
Luggage Volume | 18 ft3 | 7 ft3 | 22 ft3 |
Engine Descriptor | 4 cylinder, 1.4 liter | 4 cylinder, 2.0 liter | 4 cylinder, 1.8 liter |
Motor Descriptor | 111 kw 3-Phase AC traction motor; 54 kw generator motor | 2 @ 150 kw DC Permanent Magnet, brushless (300 kw total) | 18 kw AC Induction |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Gasoline | Premium Gasoline | Regular Gasoline |
Battery Descriptor | 348 V, 16.5 kwh, Lithium-Ion | 340 V, 20 kwh, Lithium-Ion | 207 V, 4.5 kwh, Lithium-Ion |