The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

€ 28,400
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,500
 Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 28,400
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 2.0 TDI BMT is 9.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
70.8
79.8
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
70.8 in
Width
70.4 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
103.1
167.5
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
167.5 in
Length
177.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
787 lb
20.61 %
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

General

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
AU
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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*DFG*
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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
132 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

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20.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
20.48 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
53 mpg  ( 60 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 2.0 TDI BMT
60 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
45 mpg
city
No data
59 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
706 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
706 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf 2.0 TDI BMT
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft