The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 29,100
 BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07) BMW 120d DPF
€ 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 10.7 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the BMW 120d DPF.
Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
56.3
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70.4 in
Width
68.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.7 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
177.1 in
Length
166.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
677 lb
17.73 %
BMW 120d DPF Automatic (05 - 07)

General

Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
D1JCI
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
161 hp
BMW 120d DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d DPF

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
BMW 120d DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽  ( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
36 mpg  ( 40 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
40 MPGe
BMW 120d DPF
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
135.8 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
135.8 kWh
BMW 120d DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
BMW 120d DPF
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft