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AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 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

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

2.2 MultiJet

190 hp2143 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2022

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • 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
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,340 kg
    2,954 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.1 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    55/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,340kg2,954lb
1,465kg3,230lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
To 99% top speed
66.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
63.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
26.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
307Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
887km551mi
Calculated
1,040km646mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
Max trunk volume
880L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
52L
CO2 emissions-
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 40 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJetPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 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 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet3,500 rpm1,750 rpm3,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
26.9 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 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 201640 TFSI
1,340 kg
2,954 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 201640 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
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)Facelift 201640 TFSI6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet: 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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 Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 1.2 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 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
887 km
551 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 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 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)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 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
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 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 201640 TFSI
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.1 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 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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 201640 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)2.2 MultiJet
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
230 km/h
143 mph
Lightness
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
1,465 kg
3,230 lb
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100 km
37.9 mpg US
45.6 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
887 km
551 mi
1,040 km
646 mi
CO2 score
-
131 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 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) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet
Consumption6.2 L/100 km37.9 mpg US45.6 mpg UK5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.85 LC100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.46 LC100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used930 L246 US gal205 UK gal750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,628 LC/year1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Is 125 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 12 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

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) 2.2 MultiJet

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 153 km (95 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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