The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 30,900

€ 20,300

€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 is 10.5 cm shorter, 4.5 cm wider and 5.4 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1421
1785
1966
1475
1740
1965
1785 mm
Width
1740 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1421 mm
Height
1475 mm
2636
4310
2620
4415
4310 mm
Length
4415 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1400 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.11 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8V
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
106 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
340 NM
142 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
15.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
9.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.21 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.86 kg/bhp
13.21 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
38 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
46 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
661 mi
Range
497 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
497 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
142.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L