The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 26,000
 VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..) VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 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. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Volt is 8.4 inches longer and 2 inches lower.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
177.1 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
919 lb
24.07 %
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT (19 - ..)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
D1JCI
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DPB*
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 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
128 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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 TSI ACT

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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
50 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
50 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
No data
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
74 mi
Range
595 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
595 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
89 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
89 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft