Car comparison

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

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

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AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) · Facelift 2014

1.4 TFSI

150 hp1395 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2014-2018
VS

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940)

2.0 JTDM

150 hp1956 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    215 km/h
    134 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,230 kg
    2,712 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    122 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best overall score
    53/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.0 L/100 km
    47.0 mpg US
    56.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    3.7 L/100 km
    63.6 mpg US
    76.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,429 km
    888 mi
  • Largest trunk
    350 L
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,230kg2,712lb
1,385kg3,053lb
Gross weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
To 99% top speed
80.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
90.9s99% target: 208 km/h / 129 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.9s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
42.4s
Calculated
55.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.5s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.7s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
122hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
108hp/t81kW/t49hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
900km559mi
Calculated
1,429km888mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,395cc85cu in
1,956cc119cu in
Length
3,973mm156in
4,351mm171in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,798mm71in
Height
1,422mm56in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,634mm104in
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
109g/km
110g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDMPowerTorque
  • AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI5,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,250 rpm
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM3,750 rpm1,500 rpm4,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.5 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.9 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
42.4 s
55.6 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.7 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
146 km/h
91 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
1,385 kg
3,053 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)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
215 km/h
134 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
210 km/h
130 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) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI and Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM: 0.9 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)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM and AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
900 km
559 mi
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
1,429 km
888 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
150 hp
112 kW
7.9 s
215 km/h
134 mph
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 in
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h7.9 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
210 km/h
130 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 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)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
7.9 s
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
8.8 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
AUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSI
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA1 Sportback (8X)Facelift 20141.4 TFSIAlfa RomeoGiulietta (TYPE 940)2.0 JTDM
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.9 s
8.8 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
210 km/h
130 mph
Lightness
1,230 kg
2,712 lb
1,385 kg
3,053 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
3,973 mm
156.4 in
Height
1,422 mm
56.0 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
900 km
559 mi
1,429 km
888 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
110 g/km
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
122 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
108 hp/t
81 kW/t
9.2 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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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSIAlfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km7.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi11.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal630 L166 US gal139 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year1,103 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A1 Sportback (8X) Facelift 2014 1.4 TFSI

  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 1 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Alfa Romeo Giulietta (TYPE 940) 2.0 JTDM

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 529 km (328 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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