The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 45,500
€ 33,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.9
177.1 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 3.2
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
357 lb
9.35 %
General
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 3.2
D1JCI
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 3.2
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 3.2
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 3.2
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
22 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
No data
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
355 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Chevrolet Volt
Audi A3 3.2
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
