The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
€ 45,500

€ 32,200

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘ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 21.4 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1439
1787
1987
1491
1789
2073
1787 mm
Width
1789 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2073 mm
1439 mm
Height
1491 mm
2685
4498
2619
4284
4498 mm
Length
4284 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2619 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
267 kg
15.42 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
D1JCI
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DSR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
148 bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
360 NM
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
360 NM
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
100 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.9 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
9.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
76 mpg
( 86 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
86 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
74 mi
Range
839 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
839 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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).
76.1 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
76.1 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
113 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
381 L







1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1237 L