The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel (Autogas) (09 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 20,900

€ 45,500

€ 20,900
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 Golf 1.6 BiFuel is 11.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Volt
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.7
70.4
78.2
70.3 in
Width
70.4 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.3
105.7
177.1
165.3 in
Length
177.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Volt
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
904 lb
23.67 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Volt
1K
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CHG*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
97 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
106 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Volt
117 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
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30.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
30.05 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
( 19 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 Golf 1.6 BiFuel
19 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
19 mpg
city
No data
33 mpg
highway
No data
10 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
257 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
257 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
135.7 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).
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 Golf 1.6 BiFuel
135.7 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 BiFuel
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft