The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 45,500

€ 25,000

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
743 lb
19.46 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
D1JCI
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 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
46 mpg
( 52 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
52 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
No data
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
670 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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