The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 21,000

€ 30,000

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0ie.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
55.9
69.5
77
58.3
69.9
79.5
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
165.5
105.1
176.2
165.5 in
Length
176.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.77 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
8P
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
FB20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
37 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
697 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
473 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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