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
2004 – 2008
|
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 |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

