The Comparative Analysis :
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark Distinctive Selespeed (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 24,100

€ 33,300

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark is 0.8 inches longer and 1.4 inches narrower.
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
166.3 in
Length
165.5 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 3.2
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.18 %

General
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 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 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 3.2
Performance
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 3.2
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 3.2
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19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
19.74 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
26 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
19 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
419 mi
Range
377 mi
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
419 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 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).
187.5 kWh
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
168.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 16V T.Spark
Audi A3 3.2
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