The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance (17 - 18)
€ 45,500
€ 33,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 GTI Performance.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI Performance
56.7
70.4
78.2
58.3
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
105.7
177.1
103.4
168
177.1 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI Performance
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3058 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
19.93 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI Performance
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
12.64 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI Performance
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
36 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
36 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
478 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
478 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
