The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 22,700
 VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700

ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)
103.1
167.6
177.1 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2725 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1093 lb
28.62 %
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT DSG (17 - 18)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
D1JCI
Generation
AU
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 Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CHZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.23 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
25.23 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.0 TSI 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
49 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
49 mpg
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
647 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
647 mi
VW Golf 1.0 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).
90.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft