Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

1.4 TB MultiAir

150 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Fastest top speed
    214 km/h
    133 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,100 km
    684 mi
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,390kg3,064lb
1,290kg2,844lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
-
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
86.4s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
82.3s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.2s
0-200 km/h
46.6s
Calculated
50.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
108hp/t80kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
245Nm/t164lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,100km684mi
Calculated
1,091km678mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,364mm93in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
340L
-
Max trunk volume
1,180L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
128g/km
127g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAirPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.6 s
50.6 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
1,290 kg
2,844 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
214 km/h
133 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
210 km/h
130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI8.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir8.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir: 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
1,100 km
684 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
1,091 km
678 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
210 km/h
130 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
8.3 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDI
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TDIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20161.4 TB MultiAir
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.2 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
1,290 kg
2,844 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
340 L
12.0 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
1,100 km
684 mi
1,091 km
678 mi
CO2 score
128 g/km
127 g/km
Trunk score
340 L
12.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
108 hp/t
80 kW/t
9.3 kg/hp
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 1.4 TB MultiAir
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 9 km (6 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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