The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 25,800

€ 45,500

€ 25,800
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 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 28.4 cm shorter, 2.2 cm narrower and 1.8 cm lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Volt
1421
1765
1957
1439
1787
1987
1765 mm
Width
1787 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1987 mm
1421 mm
Height
1439 mm
2578
4214
2685
4498
4214 mm
Length
4498 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Volt
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1732 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2135 kg

Weight Difference:
317 kg
18.3 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Volt
8P
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1398 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
148 bhp
Chevrolet Volt
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
370 NM
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
370 NM
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Volt
138 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
125 m
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
▶ REPLAY
8.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.7 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.42 kg/bhp
11.7 kg/bhp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
( 56 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 184 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56 MPGe
184 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
37 mpg
city
No data
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
600 mi
Range
74 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
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 DPF
117.3 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
27 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1005 L