Car comparison

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6vsAlfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P)

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2005
VS

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA

3.2 V6

250 hp3179 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedHatchback2003-2006

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    254 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    566 km
    352 mi
  • Largest trunk
    281 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    64/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250hp186kW
250hp186kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,360kg2,998lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
246 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
83.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
71.5s99% target: 244 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
22.8s
Calculated
23.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.2s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
12.1L/100 km19.4mpg US23.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
521km324mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
3,179cc194cu in
Length
4,203mm165in
4,213mm166in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,412mm56in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,546mm100in
Front track
1,536mm60in
1,516mm60in
Rear track
1,517mm60in
1,504mm59in
Trunk volume
281L
280L
Max trunk volume
1,031L
1,030L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
63L
CO2 emissions
254g/km
287g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66,300 rpm2,500-3,000 rpm6,550 rpm
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V66,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.2 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.8 s
23.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
246 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.6 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
163 km/h
101 mph
163 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
1,360 kg
2,998 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
246 km/h
153 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V66.5 s
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V66.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6 and AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 and Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6: 1.5 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
566 km
352 mi
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
521 km
324 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.3 s
246 km/h
153 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
246 km/h
153 mph
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.5 s
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)3.2 V6Alfa Romeo147 GTA3.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
246 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,360 kg
2,998 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
12.1 L/100 km
19.4 mpg US
23.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
281 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,203 mm
165.5 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,213 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,412 mm
55.6 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
521 km
324 mi
CO2 score
254 g/km
287 g/km
Trunk score
281 L
9.9 cu ft
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK12.1 L/100 km19.4 mpg US23.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km21.18 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi34.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,815 L479 US gal399 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year3,176 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) 3.2 V6

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 14 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 45 km (28 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 1 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 33 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Alfa Romeo 147 GTA 3.2 V6

  • Is 135 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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