The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 26,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
55.9
69.5
77
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.9 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
174.4
165.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.29 %

General
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
FB20
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 6400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
114 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
145.8 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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