The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 12)
€ 45,500

€ 26,000

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.3
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
105.7
177.1
101.5
165.3
177.1 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
818 lb
21.42 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
D1JCI
Generation
1K
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 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
158 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.4 TSI
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.4 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
39 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
39 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
570 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
570 mi
VW Golf 1.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1100 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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