The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 29,100
€ 23,200
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 4.8 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
169
103.1
173.8
169 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
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.1 %
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)
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 1.5R ecomatic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBBB, CFGB
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
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
33 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
665 mi
Range
239 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
239 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
160.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
160.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 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
992 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
