The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 25,400
€ 45,500
€ 25,400
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. Both cars are the same width, but the VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR is 8.4 inches shorter and 2 inches taller.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
58.7
70.4
81.6
56.7
70.4
78.2
70.4 in
Width
70.4 in
81.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
58.7 in
Height
56.7 in
103.1
168.7
105.7
177.1
168.7 in
Length
177.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
776 lb
20.32 %
General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
CD
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DSU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
113 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
126 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
26.92 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
( 75 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 SCR
75 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
57 mpg
city
No data
74 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
799 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
799 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
43.9 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
71.9 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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






















