The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

€ 32,200
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..) VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 45,500
 Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 32,200
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
70.4
81.6
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
103.1
168.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
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
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR DSG (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
589 lb
15.43 %
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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)
*DSR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
148 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
266 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
266 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt

Performance

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
139 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
21.82 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
64 mpg  ( 71 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
71 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
53 mpg
city
No data
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
839 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI SCR
839 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
76.1 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 SCR
76.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 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
1091 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