The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 33,600
 VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19) VW Golf GTD
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600

ⓘ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 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches lower than the VW Golf GTD.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTD
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
58.3
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)
103.4
168
177.1 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTD
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
18.25 %
VW Golf 3-door GTD DSG (17 - 19)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTD
D1JCI
Generation
AU
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 GTD
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*DJG*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
181 hp
VW Golf GTD
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTD

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTD
100 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTD

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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.25 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
17.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTD
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
52 mpg  ( 59 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
59 MPGe
VW Golf GTD
No data
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
690 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
690 mi
VW Golf GTD
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Golf GTD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTD
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft