The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08)
€ 23,000

€ 35,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.5 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
55.9
68.1
74.6
56
69.5
78.5
68.1 in
Width
69.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
100.2
166.3
101.5
168.7
166.3 in
Length
168.7 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3616 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4685 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.19 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AR 32310
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
148 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
133 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.64 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
14.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
19 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
419 mi
Range
396 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft







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