The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 18,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12) VW Golf 1.2 TSI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900

ⓘ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 11.8 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.2 TSI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
70.3
80.6
70.4 in
Width
70.3 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
165.3
177.1 in
Length
165.3 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2718 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1100 lb
28.81 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.2 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
D1JCI
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CBZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.2 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.2 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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
41 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
41 mpg
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
600 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
600 mi
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
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).
108 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
108 kWh
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1228 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft