The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16)
€ 28,200
€ 21,000
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.7 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
56
69.5
78.5
57.7
68.5
78.7
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
56 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
169
104.1
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.01 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.36 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
27.36 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
37 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
746 mi
Range
551 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
746 mi
551 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
