Car comparison

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

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

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AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA)

2.0 TFSI

256 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2012
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

1.750 TBi

235 hp1742 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2010-2014

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    178 hp/t
    133 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.6 L/100 km
    30.9 mpg US
    37.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.8 L/100 km
    21.8 mpg US
    26.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    789 km
    491 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Most powerful
    256 hp
    191 kW
  • Highest torque
    330 Nm
    243 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
256hp191kW
235hp175kW
Torque
330Nm243lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,320kg2,910lb
Gross weight
2,055kg4,530lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
To 99% top speed
72.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 240 km/h / 149 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.8s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
26.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.6L/100 km30.9mpg US37.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
171hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
178hp/t133kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
221Nm/t148lb-ft/ton
Calculated
227Nm/t152lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
789km491mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,742cc106cu in
Length
4,302mm169in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,402mm55in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,522mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume
302L
350L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions
199g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBiPowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi5,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 s
26.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
235 hp
175 kW

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI has 21 hp more than Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi and AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
1,320 kg
2,910 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
242 km/h
150 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI6.0 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi6.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi and AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI: 0.9 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
706 km
439 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
789 km
491 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
256 hp
191 kW
6.0 s
250 km/h
155 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
235 hp
175 kW
6.8 s
242 km/h
150 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
Power
256 hp
191 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
242 km/h
150 mph
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
6.0 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 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
AUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSI
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIS3 Sportback (8PA)2.0 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)1.750 TBi
Power
256 hp
191 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.8 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
242 km/h
150 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
7.6 L/100 km
30.9 mpg US
37.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
302 L
10.7 cu ft
Length
4,302 mm
169.4 in
Height
1,402 mm
55.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,351 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
789 km
491 mi
CO2 score
199 g/km
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Trunk score
302 L
10.7 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
171 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
178 hp/t
133 kW/t
5.6 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.

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 S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK7.6 L/100 km30.9 mpg US37.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km13.30 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi21.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,140 L301 US gal251 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year1,995 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sportback (8PA) 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 1.750 TBi

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 84 km (52 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 48 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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