The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic (Autogas) (10 - 11)
€ 28,800

€ 27,500

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 XV 2.0R ecomatic.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza XV 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 XV 2.0R ecomatic
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.02 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
8P
Generation
G4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza XV 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 XV 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 XV 2.0R ecomatic
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
138 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
20 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
31 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
579 mi
Range
225 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
225 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
171.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
171.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R ecomatic
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









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