The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

€ 27,000
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,500
 Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is 8.3 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
71.9 in
Width
70.4 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.6 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
168.8 in
Length
177.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
633 lb
16.58 %
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
16
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
124 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

▶ REPLAY
21.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.53 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
50 mpg  ( 56 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
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.)
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
42 mpg
city
No data
55 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
727 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
727 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
43.9 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
96.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
981 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft