The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 24,500

€ 28,900

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
56
69.5
78.5
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
169
103.1
174.4
169 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
EJ20
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
41 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
759 mi
Range
231 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
166.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft