The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 26,700
€ 21,200
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 ecomatic.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
56
69.5
78.5
58.1
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
101.5
168.7
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 ecomatic
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.58 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
138 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
600 mi
Range
242 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
