The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 18,700
€ 45,500
€ 18,700
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 New Beetle 1.6 is 14.5 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Chevrolet Volt.
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Volt
59
67.8
74.7
56.7
70.4
78.2
67.8 in
Width
70.4 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
59 in
Height
56.7 in
99
162.6
105.7
177.1
162.6 in
Length
177.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Volt
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
1003 lb
26.27 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Volt
9C
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Volt
111 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
31 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 New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
23 mpg
city
No data
40 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
455 mi
Range
74 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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 New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
888 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
