Compare Volkswagen Golf 8 vs Chevrolet Volt
Variants
1.0 eTSI 110 DSG
1.0 TSI 110
1.0 TSI 90
1.4 TSI 204 eHybrid DSG
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG
1.5 eTSI 150 DSG
1.5 TGI 130 DSG
1.5 TSI 130
1.5 TSI 150
2.0 TDI 115
2.0 TDI 150
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
GTD DSG
GTE DSG
GTI
GTI Clubsport DSG
GTI DSG
R 4MOTION DSG
16.0 kWh
17.1 kWh
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
7.3 L / 7.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 L / 3.7 qt
Fuel Capacity
35.2 L / 9.3 gal
Passengers
5
4
Payload
364 kg / 802 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Semi-independent, Torsion
Tire Size
215/50 R17
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
Construction
Body Style
5-door plug-in hybrid Hatchback
Dimensions
Size | Height
1430 mm / 56.3 in
Size | Length
4498 mm / 177.1 in
Size | Width
1788 mm / 70.4 in
Track Width | Front
1556.0 mm / 61.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Wheel Size
7.0J x 17
Wheelbase
2685 mm / 105.7 in
Performance
Coefficient Of Drag
0.275
0.28
Fuel Economy
6.3 L/100km / 37.3 MPG (combined)
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
73.4 mm / 2.9 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
1.4 L / 85.3 cu-in / 1398.0 cc
Engine | Power
84.0 hp / 62.6 kW @ 4800 rpm + 149.0 hp / 111.1 kW (electric motor)
Engine | Redline
4800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
60.1 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
82.6 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Type
Multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Type
Multi-mode electric
Production
Availability
2020
Reviews
Neofiliac score
70%
25%
Pros
- Rather good styling
- Good 0.27 drag coefficient
- Low fuel consumption
- Good handlding characteristics
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
- Only available with small engines
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Miserably low engine output
- Complex drivetrain
- No independent rear suspensions
- Low cargo capacity
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