The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 45,500
€ 23,600
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 10.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
56.7
70.4
78.2
55.9
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
177.1
101.5
166.9
177.1 in
Length
166.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
3818 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
831 lb
21.76 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
D1JCI
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
100 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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
52 mpg
( 59 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
59 MPGe
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
759 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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).
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).
92.5 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
