The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 28,500

€ 18,300

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 10.5 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1421
1785
1966
1475
1740
1965
1785 mm
Width
1740 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1421 mm
Height
1475 mm
2636
4310
2620
4415
4310 mm
Length
4415 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1345 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.74 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8V
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
124 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
199 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
60 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
777 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
435 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
301 L







1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L