The Comparative Analysis :
Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 45,500

€ 43,500

€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 9.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
56.7
70.4
78.2
55.2
70
77.4
70.4 in
Width
70 in
78.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.2 in
105.7
177.1
102.2
167.4
177.1 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
3818 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
13.09 %

General
Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
D1JCI
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Chevrolet Volt
273 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Chevrolet Volt
Audi S3
100 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Chevrolet Volt
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
25.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
25.8 lb/hp
10.84 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
37 mpg
Chevrolet Volt
153 MPGe
37 mpg
Audi S3
No data
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
74 mi
Range
534 mi
Chevrolet Volt
74 mi
534 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
43.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 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
9.2 cu ft







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