The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 45,500

€ 26,600
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 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Volt
55.9
70
77.4
56.7
70.4
78.2
70 in
Width
70.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
166.8
105.7
177.1
166.8 in
Length
177.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Volt
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb

Weight Difference:
1074 lb
28.13 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Volt
8V
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Volt
123 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
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25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
47 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.)
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
39 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
621 mi
Range
74 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
94.8 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
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft









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