The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 22,100
€ 45,500
€ 22,100
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 TDI is 11.8 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
922 lb
24.15 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
1K
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
117 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 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 TDI
59 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
41 mpg
city
No data
60 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
759 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
759 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1226 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
