Audi S3 2006 vs Alfa Romeo MiTo 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo MiTo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Audi S3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S3 engine produces 145 HP more power than Alfa Romeo MiTo, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Alfa Romeo MiTo. Thanks to more power Audi S3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 4.9 | |
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The Alfa Romeo MiTo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi S3 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S3 could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo MiTo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi S3 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi S3 is 16 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo MiTo, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi S3 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 281 litres | 270 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`015 kg | 1`685 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 8600 | 3800 | |
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