The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 29,600
 VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12) VW Golf GTI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 0 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
57.8
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (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
57.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
165.9
177.1 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
701 lb
18.36 %
VW Golf GTI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CCZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
207 hp
VW Golf GTI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.06 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
15.06 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI
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
32 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
No data
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
40 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
462 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
462 mi
VW Golf GTI
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).
140.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft