The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 17,600
€ 25,200
€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
56.8
68.1
74.6
55.9
69.5
77
68.1 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.8 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
166.9
166.3 in
Length
166.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Typ 937
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
621 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
155.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
