The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark (08 - 10) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 17,600

€ 38,200

€ 17,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi S3
56.8
68.1
74.6
55.1
69.5
77
68.1 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.8 in
Height
55.1 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
166.5
166.3 in
Length
166.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi S3
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.31 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi S3
Typ 937
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AR 37203
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
104 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
103 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
103 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi S3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
26.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
26.82 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
29 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
439 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
455 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
155.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 16V T.Spark
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







29.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft