The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 28,300
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300

ⓘ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 BMT.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1439
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
1787
1987
1480
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
1786
2048
1787 mm
Width
1786 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2048 mm
1439 mm
Height
1480 mm
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
2685
4498
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)
2578
4199
4498 mm
Length
4199 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1389 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1900 kg
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
343 kg
19.8 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (10 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
D1JCI
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
138 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
320 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
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
58 mpg  ( 65 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
65 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
697 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
697 mi
VW Golf 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
511 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1305 L