The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 32,800
€ 45,500
€ 32,800
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 GTI is 11.2 inches shorter, 0 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Volt
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
177.1
165.9 in
Length
177.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Volt
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
688 lb
18.02 %
General
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Volt
1K
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Volt
153 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
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 GTI
29 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
22 mpg
city
No data
37 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
428 mi
Range
74 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 GTI
151.6 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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
