Audi S3 vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia
When we compare the Audi S3's and the Alfa Romeo Giulia's specifications and ratings, the Audi S3 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, overall quality score and base engine power. The Alfa Romeo Giulia has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Audi S3's and the Alfa Romeo Giulia's specifications and ratings, the Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better car than the Audi S3.
Audi S3 vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia Pricing
For a new model, the Audi S3's price is between $53,063 and $62,355, with the Alfa Romeo Giulia priced between $44,927 and $56,632.
Audi S3 vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Audi S3 loses 44.2 percent of its value and the Alfa Romeo Giulia loses 42.6 percent of its value. This means the Alfa Romeo Giulia retains 1.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Audi S3.
Audi S3 vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Audi S3 is 8.4 out of 10 while the Alfa Romeo Giulia's quality rating is 7.3 out of 10. This results in the Audi S3 being ranked 10 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Alfa Romeo Giulia being ranked 23 out of 36.
Audi S3 vs. Alfa Romeo Giulia Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Audi S3 is 6.6 out of 10. For the Alfa Romeo Giulia the reliability rating is 6.0 out of 10. This gives the Audi S3 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Audi S3’s base engine makes 306 horsepower, and the Alfa Romeo Giulia base engine makes 280 horsepower. The S3 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 464 miles. The Giulia is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 505 miles. This gives the Alfa Romeo Giulia the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Audi S3. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
The Alfa Romeo Giulia, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Audi S3, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
The Audi S3 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
53063 - 62355
Used Asking Price:
-
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.442254
Pricing
New Asking Price:
44927 - 56632
Used Asking Price:
41460 - 55313
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.426204
Audi S3 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
6.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Alfa Romeo Giulia Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.35 / 10
Reliability:
6.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Audi S3 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 6Ranking
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3 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 6Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 6Ranking
10 out of / 36Ranking
14 out of / 36Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
19 out of / 36Ranking
25 out of / 36Ranking
32 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Alfa Romeo Giulia Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 30Ranking
3 out of / 36Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 30Ranking
11 out of / 26Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
13 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 30Ranking
22 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
23 out of / 30Ranking
29 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Audi S3 Trim Levels
2.0T quattro Premium, 2.0T quattro Premium Plus, 2.0T quattro Prestige
Alfa Romeo Giulia Trim Levels
Competizione, Quadrifoglio, Quadrifoglio 100th Anniversary, Sprint, Ti, Veloce
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
306 hp @ 5450 rpm
Torque:
295 foot-lbs @ 3000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
280 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
306 foot-lbs @ 2000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 32 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
334 / 464 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 33 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
367 / 505 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
36.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53 inches
Cargo Space:
8.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
87.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3527 lbs
Width:
78.1 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
177.3 inches
Wheelbase:
103.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3522 lbs
Width:
79.7 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
182.8 inches
Wheelbase:
111 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/40R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R17