The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 28,700
 VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19) VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)
103.1
168
177.1 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
798 lb
20.9 %
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion DSG (19 - 19)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
D1JCI
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DHF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 4800 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
100 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.59 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
23.59 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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
12.4 lb  ( 7 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
7 MPGe
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
No data
city
15.6 lb
No data
highway
10.3 lb
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
74 mi
Range
302 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
302 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
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).
25.6 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
25.6 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TGI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft