Spec Sizes

Audi S3 vs Chevrolet Volt Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Audi S3 · Chevrolet Volt

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length175.9 in
  • Height54.8 in
  • Wheelbase103.6 in
  • Ground clearance4.7 in
  • Curb weight3,450 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.7 in
  • Chevrolet Volt width71.2 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Audi S3 is 4.5 in shorter (175.9 in vs 180.4 in)
  • Width: Audi S3 is 0.5 in narrower (70.7 in vs 71.2 in)
  • Height: Chevrolet Volt is 1.6 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.1 in)
  • Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 93 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,543 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Ground clearance: Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more ground clearance (4.7 in vs 5.5 in)
  2. Height: Chevrolet Volt is 1.6 in taller (54.8 in vs 56.4 in)
  3. Curb weight: Chevrolet Volt is 93 lb heavier (3,450 lb vs 3,543 lb)
  4. Length: Audi S3 is 4.5 in shorter (175.9 in vs 180.4 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Chevrolet Volt has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (103.6 in vs 106.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 4.5 in Check garage fit for Audi S3 · garage fit for Chevrolet Volt
  • Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 0.5 in
  • More ground clearanceChevrolet Volt — Chevrolet Volt has 0.8 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)

Dimension comparison

SpecAudi S3Chevrolet VoltDifference
Length175.9 in180.4 in4.5 in
Width70.7 in71.2 in0.5 in
Height54.8 in56.4 in1.6 in
Wheelbase103.6 in106.1 in2.5 in
Ground clearance4.7 in5.5 in0.8 in
Curb weight3,450 lb3,543 lb93 lb

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