The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0D (09 - 12)
€ 20,600

€ 25,500

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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 is 8.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
55.9
69.5
77
57.9
68.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.1
173.8
165.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.66 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
EE20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
22 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
450 mi
Range
685 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza 2.0D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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