The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 45,500
€ 33,000
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 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 11.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Volt
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.4
78.2
69.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.9
105.7
177.1
165.9 in
Length
177.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Volt
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.35 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Volt
8P
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Volt
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
22 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 3.2
22 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
16 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
355 mi
Range
74 mi
Audi A3 3.2
355 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Chevrolet Volt
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft
