Audi A3 2016 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi A3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Alfa Romeo Giulia) 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: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 40 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulia, but torque is 130 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulia. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A3 is smaller. Audi A3 is 18 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
845 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`445 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 22 000 | |
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