The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 45,500

€ 25,100

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.4 in
Width
71.9 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.6 in
105.7
177.1
99.4
168.8
177.1 in
Length
168.8 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
686 lb
17.97 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
D1JCI
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
21.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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
52 mpg
( 59 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
59 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
59 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
990 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft