Audi A3 Sportback (2004 – 2008) vs Alfa Romeo 147 3 Doors (2003 – 2005): specs compared

Both offer around 250 hp at most. The Audi A3 Sportback has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 246 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,245 kg against 1,335 kg. At 4,285 mm, the Audi A3 Sportback is 71 mm longer than the Alfa Romeo 147 3 Doors.

Specification Audi A3 Sportback Audi A3 Sportback 2004 – 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 3 Doors Alfa Romeo 147 3 Doors 2003 – 2005
Overview
Origin Germany Italy
Documented years 2004 – 2008 2003 – 2005
Body style Sportback · Hatchback 3 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 21 1
Fuel Petrol, Diesel Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 102 – 250 hp 250 hp
Torque 148 – 350 Nm 300 Nm
0–100 km/h 6.3 – 13.2 s 6.3 s
Top speed 183 – 250 km/h 246 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 4.9 – 10.6 L/100 km 12.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,285 mm 4,214 mm
Width 1,765 mm 1,763 mm
Height 1,422 mm 1,412 mm
Wheelbase 2,578 – 5,278 mm 2,545 mm
Curb weight 1,245 – 1,565 kg 1,335 kg

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