The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 45,500
€ 29,100
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Chevrolet Volt is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 27.1 cm longer, 3.6 cm wider and 0.9 cm taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
1439
1787
1987
1430
1751
1933
1787 mm
Width
1751 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1439 mm
Height
1430 mm
2685
4498
2660
4227
4498 mm
Length
4227 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
307 kg
17.73 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
D1JCI
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
161 bhp
BMW 120d DPF
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
340 NM
BMW 120d DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
BMW 120d DPF
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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
8.85 kg/bhp
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
43 mpg
( 48 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
184 MPGe
48 MPGe
BMW 120d DPF
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
74 mi
Range
471 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
471 mi
BMW 120d DPF
Environmental Impact
43.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
135.8 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
