The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 23,900

€ 27,600

€ 23,900
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 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
165.9
103.1
174.4
165.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.4 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
24 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
475 mi
Range
685 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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








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