The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Chevrolet Volt is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 10.1 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
177.1 in
Length
167 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
930 lb
24.36 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
D1JCI
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
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.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
60 mpg  ( 68 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.)
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
68 MPGe
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
No data
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
74 mi
Range
797 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
43.9 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).
80.3 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft