The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 21 cm longer, 3.8 cm narrower and 4.9 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1439
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
1787
1987
1488
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
1825
2021
1787 mm
Width
1825 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1439 mm
Height
1488 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
2524
4288
4498 mm
Length
4288 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2524 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1363 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1800 kg
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
369 kg
21.3 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.4 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 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
250 NM
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

121 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.21 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
9.21 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.4 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
52 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
184 MPGe
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
No data
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
59 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
403 kg
Maximum Payload
437 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
310 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L