The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
177.1 in
Length
168.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
694 lb
18.18 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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
44 mpg  ( 49 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
49 MPGe
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
633 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft