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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TDIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

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

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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

160 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,375 kg
    3,031 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.1 L/100 km
    57.4 mpg US
    68.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,111 km
    690 mi
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    109 hp/t
    81 kW/t
    9.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,375kg3,031lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.6s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.1s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.7s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.1L/100 km57.4mpg US68.9mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
109hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,111km690mi
Calculated
1,040km646mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
2,143cc131cu in
Length
4,458mm176in
4,650mm183in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,416mm56in
1,438mm57in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,820mm111in
Front track
1,555mm61in
1,571mm62in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,641mm65in
Trunk volume
425L
480L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L
CO2 emissions
119g/km
131g/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 35 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.7 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.1 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.9 s
35.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
151 km/h
94 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
160 hp
119 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet has 10 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
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)Facelift 201635 TDI
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,465 kg
3,230 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 201635 TDI
224 km/h
139 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
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 201635 TDI8.1 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet8.2 s

Although Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 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 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 0.5 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
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 201635 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
1,040 km
646 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.1 s
224 km/h
139 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
160 hp
119 kW
8.2 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 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,458 mm
175.5 in
Height
1,416 mm
55.7 in
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 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 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet 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 201635 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
8.1 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.2 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)Facelift 201635 TDI
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.1 s
8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,375 kg
3,031 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 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
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,438 mm
56.6 in
Range score
1,111 km
690 mi
1,040 km
646 mi
CO2 score
119 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
109 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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) Facelift 2016 35 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet
Consumption4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.88 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi12.67 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used675 L178 US gal148 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,181 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TDI

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 71 km (44 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 12 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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