The Comparative Analysis :

Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)

€ 45,500
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) Chevrolet Volt
€ 36,600
 Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600

ⓘ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 11.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
56.7
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
70.4
78.2
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70.4 in
Width
69.5 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
105.7
177.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
177.1 in
Length
165.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
445 lb
11.65 %
Audi S3 (06 - 08)

General

Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
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 S3
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
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
26 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
26 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
74 mi
Range
409 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
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