The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.5 TSI ACT BMT (17 - 18)
€ 45,500

€ 24,700

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 9.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.7 in
105.7
177.1
103.1
167.6
177.1 in
Length
167.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2853 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
966 lb
25.3 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
D1JCI
Generation
AU
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 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DPC*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
148 hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
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
47 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
No data
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
621 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BMT
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1093 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft