The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 23,900
 VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Chevrolet Volt is 11.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
70.4 in
Width
69.3 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.6 in
56.7 in
Height
63.8 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
177.1 in
Length
165.5 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
697 lb
18.25 %
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
D1JCI
Generation
1KP
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
120 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.02 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
26.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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 Plus 1.4 TSI
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
526 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
526 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1221 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft