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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsAlfa 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 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

160 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Most powerful
    160 hp
    119 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,040 km
    646 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,280 kg
    2,822 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    117 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
70.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
32.9s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
117hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
109hp/t81kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
980km609mi
Calculated
1,040km646mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu 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
117g/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 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: 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 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 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 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 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
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 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 TFSI
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 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI 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 TFSI
250 Nm
184 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 TFSI
1,280 kg
2,822 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 TFSI
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 TFSI8.2 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 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK

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 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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 TFSI
980 km
609 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 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 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 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 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 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 TFSI
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
8.2 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 TFSI
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.2 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,280 kg
2,822 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 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
980 km
609 mi
1,040 km
646 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
131 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
117 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.5 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet
Consumption5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.92 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.36 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used765 L202 US gal168 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,339 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Is 185 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 14 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 60 km (37 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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