The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 21,700

€ 27,500

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 13.8 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 9.7 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1423
1765
1995
1520
1770
1970
1765 mm
Width
1770 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1970 mm
1423 mm
Height
1520 mm
2578
4292
2620
4430
4292 mm
Length
4430 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.72 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
EJ20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
148 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
12.87 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
12.87 kg/bhp
9.73 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
41 mpg
24 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
30 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
motorway
31 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 L
495 mi
Range
225 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
171.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
189 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
301 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L