Alfa Romeo Giulia QV vs Audi RS6 Avant

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Category Alfa Romeo Giulia QVAudi RS6 Avant (C8)
Engine layout 2.9 l V64.0 l V8
Max power (ps / bhp) 510 / 503600 / 591
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 601 / 443800 / 590
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1701 / 37502190 / 4828
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 300 / 296274 / 270
Average price €89,000€136,000

Acceleration (mph)

Speed & distance Alfa Romeo Giulia QVAudi RS6 Avant (C8)
0 - 30 mph 1.6 s1.1 s
0 - 40 mph 2.2 s1.7 s
0 - 50 mph 2.9 s2.4 s
0 - 60 mph 3.6 s3.1 s
0 - 70 mph 4.6 s4.1 s
0 - 80 mph 5.7 s5.1 s
0 - 90 mph 6.9 s6.4 s
0 - 100 mph 8.0 s7.8 s
0 - 130 mph 13.8 s13.6 s
0 - 150 mph 19.9 s19.6 s
1/4 mile 11.7 s @ 123.1 mph11.2 s

Acceleration (kph)

Speed & distance Alfa Romeo Giulia QVAudi RS6 Avant (C8)
0 - 50 kph 1.7 s1.3 s
0 - 60 kph 2.0 s1.7 s
0 - 80 kph 2.9 s2.4 s
0 - 100 kph 3.8 s3.3 s
0 - 120 kph 4.9 s4.6 s
0 - 130 kph 5.5 s5.2 s
0 - 140 kph 6.4 s6.3 s
0 - 150 kph 6.9 s6.9 s
0 - 160 kph 7.9 s7.5 s
0 - 180 kph 9.7 s9.5 s
0 - 200 kph 11.9 s11.7 s
0 - 220 kph 15.5 s15.2 s
0 - 240 kph 19.4 s18.8 s
0 - 250 kph 20.7 s20.2 s
0 - 260 kph 24.6 s22.9 s
0 - 280 kph 32.7 s28.8 s
1000 m 21.2 s @ 250.9 kph20.9 s @ 252.0 kph

Rolling acceleration

Speed Alfa Romeo Giulia QVAudi RS6 Avant (C8)
60 - 100 kph (4) 2.5 s2.7 s
60 - 100 kph (5) 3.3 s3.8 s
80 - 120 kph (5) 3.3 s3.3 s
80 - 120 kph (6) 4.4 s4.8 s
80 - 120 kph (7) 6.6 s6.6 s
80 - 120 kph (8) 12.4 s13.1 s
70 - 90 kph 1.8 s2.3 s
70 - 100 kph 2.3 s2.9 s
70 - 120 kph 3.4 s4.2 s
70 - 130 kph 4.1 s4.8 s
70 - 140 kph 4.8 s5.6 s
80 - 120 kph 1.9 s2.2 s
100 - 140 kph 2.6 s2.5 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 8.5 s8.5 s

Braking distance

Speed Alfa Romeo Giulia QVAudi RS6 Avant (C8)
50 kph - 0 9 m (29 ft)9 m (29 ft)
100 kph - 0 31 m (101 ft)33 m (108 ft)
130 kph - 0 55 m (180 ft)57 m (186 ft)
150 kph - 0 73 m (241 ft)74 m (243 ft)
Est. 160 kph - 0 82 m (269 ft)89 m (292 ft)
190 kph - 0 121 m (396 ft)122 m (402 ft)
200 kph - 0 126 m (415 ft)132 m (432 ft)
60 mph - 0 30 m (99 ft)34 m (113 ft)
70 mph - 0 42 m (138 ft)49 m (160 ft)
100 mph - 0 99 m (324 ft)97 m (318 ft)

General performance

Category Alfa Romeo Giulia QVAudi RS6 Avant (C8)
Top speed 309 kph (192 mph)306 kph (190 mph)
0 - 100 mph - 0 12.1 s12.3 s
Est. max acceleration 0.74 g (7 m/s²)0.87 g (8 m/s²)
18m slalom 71.1 kph (44.2 mph)66.9 kph (41.6 mph)
Fuel economy 7.2 l/100 km (33 mpg US / 39 UK)7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US / 36 UK)
Lateral acceleration 1.17 g (11 m/s²)0.95 g (9 m/s²)
Measured power 510 ps (503 bhp)619 ps (610 bhp)
Wheel power 504 ps (497 bhp)545 ps (538 bhp)
Measured torque 625 Nm (461 lb-ft)818 Nm (603 lb-ft)

Summary

Category Alfa Romeo Giulia QVAudi RS6 Avant (C8)
Track Performance 10099
Straight line speed 92100
Overall 97100

Verdict

RS6 Avant is the fastest by a small margin.

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Lello75  1y ago

Extremely Close. Perfectly shows that refinement in all categories in a lower class car can beat raw power in a bigger car.

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jeremyclarkson1  2m ago

true, but the rs6 is 500 kg more and weight is weight

in fact its so heavy the giulia has a better power to weight ratio

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Lello75  2m ago @jeremyclarkson1

but the rs6 is 500 kg more and weight is weight

Which proves my point, all-around great performing car, even if smaller, can beat a bigger more powerful car.

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jeremyclarkson1  2m ago @Lello75

yeah i suppose thats right, the differences on track arent too big imo and can just be down to margin of error so i'd say equal

i do like the giulia, but if i did have the money i might take the rs6 as i love the interior, comfort and estates in general

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Cocobe  2m ago @Lello75

that's nonsense. lighter cars have always been the advantage and not the other way around. The fact the MUCH more practical RS6 can nearly match a much smaller sports sedan on the track, is actually impressive

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jeremyclarkson1  2m ago @Cocobe

which point do u mean is nonsense?

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Corvolet3  2m ago

"Extremely close" Not really actually. If you list the average acceleration times the Alfa falls behind fairly quick. You should have compared it to the new Giulia QV so it has a chance.

Also if you count in the hp loss per year, the Alfa also has a disadvantage cause it's older.

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Lello75  2m ago @Corvolet3

RS6 is AWD, that is why it's faster from a dig...rolling accelleration is pathetic from the RS6 and so is 18m slalom.

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Corvolet3  2m ago @Lello75

Ah yes, slalom, the ultimate testament of performance in a 2 ton wagon. Give me a break.

Also it STILL accelerates better after 200 despite AWD so I don't know what you're trying to say.

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jeremyclarkson1  2m ago @Lello75

u should've said the track scores are extremely close cuz u cant deny that

also a 2.2 tonne car is never going to be good in a slalom, where lightweight, rapid change of direction and low centre of gravity are important. three things an rs6 doesnt have in spades. the giulia is much lighter and has better tires so i would be disappointed if it didnt have a much better figure

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