The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 32,200
 VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 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. Both cars are the same width, but the Chevrolet Volt is 8.4 inches longer and 2 inches lower.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
177.1 in
Length
168.7 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
589 lb
15.43 %
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
D1JCI
Generation
CD
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DSR*
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 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
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
64 mpg  ( 71 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
71 MPGe
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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).
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
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft