Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 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 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)

Veloce 2.2 JTD

210 hp2143 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD

  • Most powerful
    210 hp
    157 kW
  • Highest torque
    470 Nm
    347 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    122 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,106 km
    687 mi
  • Largest trunk
    480 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    94/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
190hp142kW
210hp157kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
470Nm347lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
2,110kg4,652lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
66.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
61.9s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.3s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.7s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
144hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
306Nm/t205lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
1,106km687mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu 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
425L
480L
Max trunk volume
880L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
52L
CO2 emissions
131g/km
122g/km

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,200 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 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)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.3 s
24.6 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
9.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.7 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
210 hp
157 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
470 Nm
347 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 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
1,535 kg
3,384 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 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
235 km/h
146 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 TFSI6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD6.8 s

Although Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD has more power, AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 20162.0 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD and AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 1.1 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 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
1,106 km
687 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
210 hp
157 kW
6.8 s
235 km/h
146 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 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)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 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 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
210 hp
157 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 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 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
6.8 s
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
6.8 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 TFSI
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulia (952)Veloce 2.2 JTD
Power
190 hp
142 kW
210 hp
157 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,535 kg
3,384 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
4,643 mm
182.8 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
1,106 km
687 mi
CO2 score
131 g/km
122 g/km
Trunk score
425 L
15.0 cu ft
480 L
17.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
144 hp/t
107 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 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 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight

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
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) Veloce 2.2 JTD

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 244 km (152 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 55 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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