The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 23,400
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 29.4 cm longer, 2.8 cm wider and 18.2 cm lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1439
1787
1987
1621
1759
1946
1787 mm
Width
1759 mm
1987 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1946 mm
1439 mm
Height
1621 mm
2685
4498
2578
4204
4498 mm
Length
4204 mm
2685 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
1732 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
286 kg
16.51 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
D1JCI
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1398 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 bhp
104 bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
370 NM
250 NM
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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11.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.9 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
11.7 kg/bhp
13.9 kg/bhp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
59 mpg
( 66 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Chevrolet Volt
184 MPGe
66 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
No data
city
48 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
74 mi
Range
712 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
712 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
27 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
126 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
403 kg
Maximum Payload
564 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
395 L
1005 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1450 L
