The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 26,700
		
					 
					€ 23,200
					
					 
					€ 26,700
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 23,200
				ⓘ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
				3020 lb
					Curb Weight
					3086 lb
				4090 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4079 lb
				 
								Weight Difference:
								66 lb
									2.14 %
								 
								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)
				
Front-wheel drive
					Drivetrain
					Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
						
7-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					4-speed automatic 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
				
							
							
							138 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							104 mph
						
					7.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					15.1 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
341 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
689 ft
							0.000 sec
								 
								Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
						19.11 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					29.11 lb/hp
						
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						19.11 lb/hp
						29.11 lb/hp
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
					Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						36 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						22 mpg
						
					
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						36 mpg
						22 mpg
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
					28 mpg
					city
					16 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					26 mpg
						
				14.5 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					11.1 gal
						526 mi
					Range
					239 mi
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						526 mi
						239 mi
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
					Environmental Impact
	
				123.1 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).
160.8 kWh
						
				Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
						123.1 kWh
						160.8 kWh
						Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 4 / Euro 5
						
				240 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					278 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
					992 lb
				9.9 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					8.5 cu ft
				







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















