Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 JTD

180 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.5 L/100 km
    67.2 mpg US
    80.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,238 km
    769 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Lightest
    1,395 kg
    3,075 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    129 hp/t
    96 kW/t
    7.8 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180hp134kW
180hp134kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,445kg3,186lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
62.4s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
60.7s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
201Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
311Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
833km518mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
4,643mm183in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,436mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,557mm61in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,625mm64in
Trunk volume
390L
480L
Max trunk volume
845L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
52L
CO2 emissions
152g/km
109g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI4,500-6,200 rpm1,350-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
25.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
161 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
180 hp
134 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,445 kg
3,186 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
230 km/h
143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD6.8 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 2.4 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
833 km
518 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,238 km
769 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
180 hp
134 kW
6.8 s
230 km/h
143 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
6.8 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 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)1.8 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,445 kg
3,186 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,456 mm
175.4 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
833 km
518 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
152 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Is 50 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 405 km (252 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 43 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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