Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 35 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

35 TFSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) · Facelift 2016

2.0 JTD

170 hp1956 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

  • Most powerful
    170 hp
    127 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    90 kW/t
    8.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,154 km
    717 mi
  • Best performance score
    47/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    1,250 kg
    2,756 lb
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    125 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    1,220 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
150hp112kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,250kg2,756lb
1,410kg3,109lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,920kg4,233lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
To 99% top speed
88.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
85.8s99% target: 212 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.2s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
41.1s
Calculated
46.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.8s
Calculated
7.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
120hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
248Nm/t166lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
909km565mi
Calculated
1,154km717mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,634mm104in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
1,554mm61in
Trunk volume-
350L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
60L
CO2 emissions
125g/km
136g/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 35 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTDPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD3,750 rpm1,750 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.8 s
7.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.1 s
46.4 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 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
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.4 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.9 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
90 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 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
170 hp
127 kW

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD has 20 hp more than AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
1,410 kg
3,109 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 201635 TFSI
220 km/h
137 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
214 km/h
133 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 201635 TFSI8.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD8.3 s

Although Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD has more power, AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD: 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 201635 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

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 201635 TFSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
909 km
565 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
1,154 km
717 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.2 s
220 km/h
137 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
170 hp
127 kW
8.3 s
214 km/h
133 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 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
214 km/h
133 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 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 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSI
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
8.2 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 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 201635 TFSI
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201635 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)Facelift 20162.0 JTD
Power
150 hp
112 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.2 s
8.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
214 km/h
133 mph
Lightness
1,250 kg
2,756 lb
1,410 kg
3,109 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 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
909 km
565 mi
1,154 km
717 mi
CO2 score
125 g/km
136 g/km
Trunk score
1,220 L
43.1 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
120 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 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 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 35 TFSI

  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 870 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) Facelift 2016 2.0 JTD

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 245 km (152 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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