Car comparison

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIvsAlfa Romeo MiTo · Facelift 2013 1.4 TP

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V)

1.8 TFSI

180 hp1798 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Alfa Romeo MiTo · Facelift 2013

1.4 TP

170 hp1368 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    862 km
    536 mi
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TP

  • Lightest
    1,170 kg
    2,579 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.4 L/100 km
    43.6 mpg US
    52.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    124 g/km
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAlfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,260kg2,778lb
1,170kg2,579lb
Gross weight
1,820kg4,012lb
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Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
To 99% top speed
81.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 217 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.6s
Calculated
35.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
143hp/t107kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
214Nm/t143lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
862km536mi
Calculated
833km518mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,798cc110cu in
1,368cc83cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
4,063mm160in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,446mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,511mm99in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,483mm58in
Rear track
1,506mm59in
1,475mm58in
Trunk volume
380L
270L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
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Doors
5
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
50L
45L
CO2 emissions
135g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSIAlfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TPPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TP: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI5,100-6,200 rpm1,250-5,000 rpm6,450 rpm
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP5,500 rpm2,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAlfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.6 s
35.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
170 hp
127 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI has 10 hp more than Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TP.

The biggest power difference is between Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TP and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
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)1.8 TFSI
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
1,170 kg
2,579 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)1.8 TFSI
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
219 km/h
136 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)1.8 TFSI7.2 s
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI and Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TP: 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)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 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)1.8 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
862 km
536 mi
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
833 km
518 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
235 km/h
146 mph
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
170 hp
127 kW
7.3 s
219 km/h
136 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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 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)1.8 TFSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
219 km/h
136 mph
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 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
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSI
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
7.2 s
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
7.3 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)1.8 TFSI
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
Alfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)1.8 TFSIAlfa RomeoMiToFacelift 20131.4 TP
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.3 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
219 km/h
136 mph
Lightness
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
1,170 kg
2,579 lb
Fuel consumption
5.8 L/100 km
40.6 mpg US
48.7 mpg UK
5.4 L/100 km
43.6 mpg US
52.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,446 mm
56.9 in
Range score
862 km
536 mi
833 km
518 mi
CO2 score
135 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
143 hp/t
107 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) 1.8 TFSIAlfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TP
Consumption5.8 L/100 km40.6 mpg US48.7 mpg UK5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.15 LC100 km9.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.33 LC100 mi15.21 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used870 L230 US gal191 UK gal810 L214 US gal178 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,523 LC/year1,418 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) 1.8 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 29 km (18 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 110 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Alfa Romeo MiTo Facelift 2013 1.4 TP

  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 11 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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