The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 45,500
 Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 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 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
166.8 in
Length
177.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4707 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
831 lb
21.76 %
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
8V
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
134 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.18 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
57 mpg  ( 64 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.)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
64 MPGe
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
48 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
758 mi
Range
74 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
758 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
84.3 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
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
84.3 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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