Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 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)

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2014-2016
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 JTD

180 hp2143 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Lightest
    1,374 kg
    3,029 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    131 hp/t
    98 kW/t
    7.6 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 economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    237 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    184 hp
    137 kW
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
184hp137kW
180hp134kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,374kg3,029lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
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Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
63.6s99% target: 235 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
63.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
24.7s
Calculated
27.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
3.5L/100 km67.2mpg US80.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
129hp/t96kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
277Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,238km769mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,456mm175in
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
230g/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) 2.0 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 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)2.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,250 rpm4,250 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)2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.7 s
27.1 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
161 km/h
100 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
180 hp
134 kW

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI has 4 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 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)2.0 TDI
1,430 kg
3,153 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)2.0 TDI
237 km/h
147 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)2.0 TDI6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD: 0.3 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)2.0 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) 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)2.0 TDI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 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)2.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
6.9 s
237 km/h
147 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 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/h7.2 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)2.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 2.0 TDI 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)2.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
6.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 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)2.0 TDI
129 hp/t
96 kW/t
7.8 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)2.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 JTD
Power
184 hp
137 kW
180 hp
134 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.2 s
Top speed
237 km/h
147 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 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
4,456 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
1,100 km
684 mi
1,238 km
769 mi
CO2 score
230 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
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) 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) 2.0 TDI

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 JTD

  • Is 56 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 121 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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