Audi A3 vs Alfa Romeo Junior

The Audi A3 starts from $54,800 before on-road costs, while the Alfa Romeo Junior opens at $45,900. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $8,900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $60,280 and $50,490 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Audi A3 and Alfa Romeo Junior hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 7 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Audi A3 and 6 in the Alfa Romeo Junior.

The Audi A3 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, while the Alfa Romeo Junior gets a 10.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Audi A3 stands out with Apple CarPlay and heated front seats that you will not find on the Alfa Romeo Junior. The Alfa Romeo Junior counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Audi A3 gets leather upholstery while the Alfa Romeo Junior offers leather/leatherette. Climate control is 3-zone in the Audi A3 and 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior.

The Audi A3 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 110kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a s tronic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.1 seconds.

The Alfa Romeo Junior responds with a Petrol MHEV making 107kW and 230Nm, paired to a dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.9 seconds.

The Audi A3 has the clear power advantage at 110kW vs 107kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi A3 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi A3 measures 4,343mm long on a 2,636mm wheelbase, 173mm longer than the Alfa Romeo Junior at 4,170mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A3 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 325L in the Audi A3 and 270L in the Alfa Romeo Junior, giving the Audi A3 a 55L advantage.

For towing, the Alfa Romeo Junior leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 1,200kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Audi A3 and $1,425/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior. That is a $114 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Audi A3) vs $1,425 (Alfa Romeo Junior). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $114 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A3) vs 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior). Both match on warranty length.