Alfa Romeo Giulia QV vs Audi S8
| Category | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.0 l V8 | 2.9 l V6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 571 / 563 | 510 / 503 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 800 / 590 | 601 / 443 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 2268 / 5000 | 1703 / 3754 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 252 / 248 | 299 / 295 |
| Average price | €151,000 | €89,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| Motortrend Figure-8 | 0:24.40 | 0:24.00 |
| Contidrom (3.3 km) | 1:35.98 | 1:32.63 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.2 s | 3.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.1 s | 8.0 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 13.9 s | 13.8 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 20.7 s | 19.9 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.4 s | 11.7 s @ 123.1 mph |
| 1/2 mile | 18.4 s | 19.4 s @ 139.2 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.2 s | 1.2 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.4 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.6 s | 2.9 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.4 s | 3.8 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.5 s | 5.5 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.6 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 8.3 s | 7.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 10.6 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 12.5 s | 11.9 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 15.9 s | 15.5 s |
| 0 - 230 kph | 18.6 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 23.0 s | 20.7 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 2.9 s | 2.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.6 s | 3.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.6 s | 4.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 6.3 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 12.3 s | 12.4 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (4) | 6.3 s | 5.7 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (5) | 7.8 s | 7.3 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (6) | 10.1 s | 9.9 s |
| 80 - 160 kph (7) | 12.8 s | 14.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph | 1.8 s | 1.7 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 2.2 s | 1.9 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| 50 kph - 0 | 9 m (30 ft) | 9 m (29 ft) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 31 m (101 ft) |
| 130 kph - 0 | 59 m (192 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| 150 kph - 0 | 76 m (251 ft) | 73 m (241 ft) |
| 200 kph - 0 | 142 m (466 ft) | 126 m (415 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 32 m (105 ft) | 30 m (99 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 49 m (162 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 kph (155 mph) | 309 kph (192 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.84 g (8 m/s²) | 0.74 g (7 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 66.1 kph (41.1 mph) | 71.1 kph (44.2 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 11.1 l/100 km (21 mpg US / 25 UK) | 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.95 g (9 m/s²) | 1.17 g (11 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Audi S8 (D5) | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 93 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 92 | 100 |
Verdict
Giulia QV is the fastest by considerable margin.
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