Audi A3 Sportback (1999 – 2003) vs Alfa Romeo 147 3 Doors (2000 – 2005): specs compared
The Audi A3 Sportback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 9.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 208 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 5.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,090 kg against 1,210 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A3 Sportback
1999 – 2003
|
Alfa Romeo
147 3 Doors
2000 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Italy |
| Documented years | 1999 – 2003 | 2000 – 2005 |
| Body style | Sportback · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 17 | 7 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 179 hp | 101 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 148 – 310 Nm | 140 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.6 – 13.7 s | 9.1 – 12.1 s |
| Top speed | 177 – 228 km/h | 183 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.7 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,153 mm | 4,171 mm |
| Width | 1,735 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,427 mm | 1,420 – 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,545 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,090 – 1,295 kg | 1,210 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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