The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 45,500
€ 21,800
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 29.9 cm longer, 0.1 cm wider and 4.1 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1439
1787
1987
1480
1786
2048
1787 mm
Width
1786 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1439 mm
Height
1480 mm
2685
4498
2578
4199
4498 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1341 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
391 kg
22.58 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
D1JCI
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CBD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4100 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
108 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
250 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
12.42 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
63 mpg
( 70 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
184 MPGe
70 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
No data
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
76 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
759 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
499 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L
