The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 20,300
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 7.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.11 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BKD
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
600 mi
Range
497 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
