The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘ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 9.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
177.1 in
Length
167.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
1030 lb
26.97 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
D1JCI
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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
69 mpg  ( 77 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
77 MPGe
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
No data
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
914 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
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).
70 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft