Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsAlfa 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) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 JTD

150 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

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
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,374 kg
    3,029 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • 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
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,395kg3,075lb
1,374kg3,029lb
Gross weight
1,945kg4,288lb
-
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
72.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
71.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.4s
0-200 km/h
36.0s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
244Nm/t163lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
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
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
52L
CO2 emissions
128g/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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD4,000 rpm1,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
36.0 s
36.0 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
148 km/h
92 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
1,374 kg
3,029 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD8.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD: 0.1 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.8 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
150 hp
112 kW
8.4 s
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.4 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)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,395 kg
3,075 lb
1,374 kg
3,029 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 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
4,458 mm
175.5 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
109 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 21 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 138 km (86 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 90 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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