The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 30,600

€ 18,300

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 6.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56.1
70
77.4
58.1
68.5
77.4
70 in
Width
68.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
167
103.1
173.8
167 in
Length
173.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8V
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDYA
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









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