The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 23,100
 VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)
103.1
167.5
177.1 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
955 lb
25.01 %
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
D1JCI
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.52 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
26.52 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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
59 mpg  ( 66 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
66 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
777 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
777 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft