The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 26,700

€ 26,000

€ 26,700
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 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.9 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
103.1
174.4
166.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
FB20
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 6400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
138 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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








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