The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 42,400
 VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) VW Golf R
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Chevrolet Volt is 9.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf R
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
57.9
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
70.8
79.8
70.4 in
Width
70.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
103.4
168
177.1 in
Length
168 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf R
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
522 lb
13.67 %
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)

General

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf R
D1JCI
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf R
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf R
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf R
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
33 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
33 mpg
VW Golf R
No data
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft