The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 23,400
 VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 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 11.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 7.2 inches lower than the VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI (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 1.6 TDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
631 lb
16.53 %
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
D1JCI
Generation
1KP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
104 hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.65 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
30.65 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
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
49 mpg  ( 55 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
55 MPGe
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
No data
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
98.8 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1243 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.1 cu ft