The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,600

€ 20,300

€ 28,600
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 7.2 inches shorter, 1.5 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
55.9
70
77.4
57.7
68.5
78.7
70 in
Width
68.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.7 in
102.4
166.8
104.1
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
8V
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft