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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X)

1.4 TFSI

185 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedHatchback2012-2014
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.4 MultiAir

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2010-2016

Comparison overview

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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    227 km/h
    141 mph
  • Most powerful
    185 hp
    138 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,290 kg
    2,844 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    143 hp/t
    107 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.1 L/100 km
    46.1 mpg US
    55.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    119 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,176 km
    731 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
Power
185hp138kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,290kg2,844lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,795kg3,957lb
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
81.4s99% target: 216 km/h / 134 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
31.0s
Calculated
39.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
168Nm/t113lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
763km474mi
Calculated
1,176km731mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
3,954mm156in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,742mm69in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,630mm104in
Front track
1,477mm58in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,471mm58in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
270L
350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
45L
60L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAirPowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI6,200 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir5,500 rpm2,250 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
31.0 s
39.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
147 km/h
91 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI has 15 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
1,365 kg
3,009 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
227 km/h
141 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
218 km/h
135 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI: 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
763 km
474 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
1,176 km
731 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
185 hp
138 kW
7.0 s
227 km/h
141 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
170 hp
127 kW
7.7 s
218 km/h
135 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
Power
185 hp
138 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
218 km/h
135 mph
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
7.0 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
7.7 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)1.4 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.4 MultiAir
Power
185 hp
138 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.7 s
Top speed
227 km/h
141 mph
218 km/h
135 mph
Lightness
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.1 L/100 km
46.1 mpg US
55.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,954 mm
155.7 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
763 km
474 mi
1,176 km
731 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
119 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 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 A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.1 L/100 km46.1 mpg US55.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km8.92 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal765 L202 US gal168 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,339 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) 1.4 TFSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.4 MultiAir

  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 414 km (257 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 20 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

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

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