The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 18,900

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 12.3 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1423
1765
1995
1475
1740
1965
1765 mm
Width
1740 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1423 mm
Height
1475 mm
2578
4292
2620
4415
4292 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.81 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAXC
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
126 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
194 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
11.06 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
11.06 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
47 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
45 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
570 mi
Range
497 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
570 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
176 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
301 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L