The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

€ 25,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 16,900
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 5.1 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
68.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
168.7 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.63 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMM
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

600 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.25 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
511 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft