The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11)
€ 27,400

€ 27,000

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 2.0R ecomatic.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R 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 2.0R ecomatic
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.71 %

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

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

6-speed dual clutch 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)
BMM
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
129 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 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
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.33 lb/hp
21.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
33 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
633 mi
Range
217 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
217 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
111 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).
176.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
176.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 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
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









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