Extremely Close. Perfectly shows that refinement in all categories in a lower class car can beat raw power in a bigger car.
Alfa Romeo Giulia QV vs Audi RS6 Avant
| Category | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.9 l V6 | 4.0 l V8 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 510 / 503 | 600 / 591 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 601 / 443 | 800 / 590 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1701 / 3750 | 2190 / 4828 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 300 / 296 | 274 / 270 |
| Average price | €89,000 | €136,000 |
Lap Times
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.6 s | 1.1 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.2 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 2.9 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 3.6 s | 3.1 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 4.6 s | 4.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 5.7 s | 5.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 6.9 s | 6.4 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 8.0 s | 7.8 s |
| 0 - 130 mph | 13.8 s | 13.6 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 19.9 s | 19.6 s |
| 1/4 mile | 11.7 s @ 123.1 mph | 11.2 s |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 50 kph | 1.7 s | 1.3 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 2.0 s | 1.7 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 2.9 s | 2.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 3.8 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 4.9 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 5.5 s | 5.2 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 6.4 s | 6.3 s |
| 0 - 150 kph | 6.9 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 7.9 s | 7.5 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 9.7 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 11.9 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 220 kph | 15.5 s | 15.2 s |
| 0 - 240 kph | 19.4 s | 18.8 s |
| 0 - 250 kph | 20.7 s | 20.2 s |
| 0 - 260 kph | 24.6 s | 22.9 s |
| 0 - 280 kph | 32.7 s | 28.8 s |
| 1000 m | 21.2 s @ 250.9 kph | 20.9 s @ 252.0 kph |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 2.5 s | 2.7 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 3.3 s | 3.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 3.3 s | 3.3 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 4.4 s | 4.8 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (7) | 6.6 s | 6.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (8) | 12.4 s | 13.1 s |
| 70 - 90 kph | 1.8 s | 2.3 s |
| 70 - 100 kph | 2.3 s | 2.9 s |
| 70 - 120 kph | 3.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 70 - 130 kph | 4.1 s | 4.8 s |
| 70 - 140 kph | 4.8 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 1.9 s | 2.2 s |
| 100 - 140 kph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 8.5 s | 8.5 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Alfa Romeo Giulia QV | Audi 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 QV | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 309 kph (192 mph) | 306 kph (190 mph) |
| 0 - 100 mph - 0 | 12.1 s | 12.3 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 QV | Audi RS6 Avant (C8) |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 100 | 99 |
| Straight line speed | 92 | 100 |
| Overall | 97 | 100 |
Verdict
RS6 Avant is the fastest by a small margin.
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Lello75 1y ago
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
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
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.
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








