The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 26,900
€ 19,800
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
55.9
69.5
77
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
166.9
103.1
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
137 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
511 mi
Range
244 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
244 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
157.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
157.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
