The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 23,000

€ 27,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
55.9
69.5
77
59.6
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
174.4
166.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.02 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
42 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
777 mi
Range
685 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Environmental Impact
90.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft