Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Audi S3 8L?

2000–2010 vs 1999–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 3-door

In short

Length: 147 937 (147) 4,223 mm, S3 8L 4,159 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: 147 937 (147) 280 l, S3 8L 270 l.
Lowest consumption: 147 937 (147) 5.6 l/100 km, S3 8L 9.1 l/100 km.
Power: 147 937 (147) 77–184 kW, S3 8L 154–165 kW.
Standard equipment: 147 937 (147) 20 items (Impression), S3 8L 30 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147)2000–2010 · 5 engines · Impression, Progression, Distinctive, TiSpecifications →Listings →

Audi S3 8L1999–2003 · 2 engines · Basis, Leder Paket, Komfort Paket, Winter PaketSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147)2000–2010no listings	Audi S3 8L1999–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,213 mm–4,223 mm	Length4,159 mm
Width	Width1,729 mm–1,764 mm	Width1,764 mm
Height	Height1,428 mm–1,442 mm	Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,546 mm	Wheelbase2,519 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance110 mm–120 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l	Trunk volume270 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,220 kg–1,360 kg	Curb weight1,375 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank62 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2010	Production years1999–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines5	Number of engines2
Power	Power77–184 kW (105–250 hp)	Power154–165 kW (209–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–3.2	Displacement (l)1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.9 JTD 8V 115	Lowest consumption9.1 l/100 km · 1.8 T 210
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · 3.2 V6 24V GTA	Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 1.8 T 225
Top speed	Top speed246 km/h	Top speed243 km/h
Trim levelsImpression · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim20 · Impression	Items in the base trim30 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Ti	Items in the top trim33 · Leder Paket
Equipment · Comfort4 · 6
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Sport suspension	Sport suspension—	Sport suspension✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 6
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Sport Seats	Sport Seats—	Sport Seats✓
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel—	Leather Steering Wheel✓
Leather Gear Knob	Leather Gear Knob—	Leather Gear Knob✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 4
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights—	Fog Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts—
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Audi S3 8L?

Length: Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) 4,223 mm, Audi S3 8L 4,159 mm (a 64 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,546 vs 2,519 mm. Boot: 280 vs 270 l.

Which uses less fuel — Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Audi S3 8L?

The most frugal Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.9 JTD 8V 115); the most frugal Audi S3 8L 9.1 l/100 km (1.8 T 210).

Which is more powerful — Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) or Audi S3 8L?

The strongest Alfa Romeo 147 937 (147) makes 184 kW (250 hp) (3.2 V6 24V GTA); the strongest Audi S3 8L 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 T 225).

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