The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 16,900

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 7.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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
165.9
103.1
173.8
165.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.72 %

General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline 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
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
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
455 mi
Range
511 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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