The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 20,300
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Volt is 22 cm longer, 2.1 cm narrower and 4.7 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1439
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
1787
1987
1486
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
1808
2021
1787 mm
Width
1808 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1439 mm
Height
1486 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
2537
4278
4498 mm
Length
4278 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1342 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1790 kg
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
390 kg
22.52 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
D1JCI
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.9 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
12.9 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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
55 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
184 MPGe
55 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
61 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
670 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
670 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
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).
96.6 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
448 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L