The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 45,500
€ 17,500
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 14.5 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 2.3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Chevrolet Volt
VW New Beetle 1.4
56.7
70.4
78.2
59
67.8
74.7
70.4 in
Width
67.8 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.7 in
Height
59 in
105.7
177.1
99
162.6
177.1 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
VW New Beetle 1.4
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
1047 lb
27.42 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
VW New Beetle 1.4
D1JCI
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
VW New Beetle 1.4
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
VW New Beetle 1.4
100 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 New Beetle 1.4
No data
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
482 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
