The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 29,900

€ 23,200

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 TFSI is 7.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
147 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
444 mi
Range
239 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
160.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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