The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 23,000

€ 27,900

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 0.4 inches longer and 1.4 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
68.1
74.6
55.9
69.5
77
68.1 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
165.9
166.3 in
Length
165.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.32 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AR 32310
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
419 mi
Range
579 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
121.3 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft