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

€ 30,000

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 DPF.
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
511 lb
13.38 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
42 mpg
( 47 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
47 MPGe
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
665 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








28.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft