The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 19,500
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 8.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.2 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.5 in
105.7
177.1
99.9
168.4
177.1 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
959 lb
25.12 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
D1JCI
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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
40 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
579 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
