The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI (13 - 14)
€ 45,500
€ 27,100
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 2.0 BlueTDI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.7
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
105.7
177.1
103.1
167.5
177.1 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
833 lb
21.82 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
D1JCI
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DFG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.17 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
20.17 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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
57 mpg
( 64 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
64 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
758 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
758 mi
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 BlueTDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
