The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 DSG (08 - 10)
€ 45,500
€ 21,200
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 1.6.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
1030 lb
26.97 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6
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 1.6
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMX*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
101 hp
VW Golf 1.6
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6
100 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.61 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
27.61 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6
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
35 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
43 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
510 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
510 mi
VW Golf 1.6
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).
127 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft
