The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 28,700

€ 28,900

€ 28,700
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 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
103.1
174.4
168.7 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.74 %

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

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
137 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
21 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
28 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
583 mi
Range
231 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
231 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
131.6 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 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
166.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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