The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 20,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
68.5
77.4
70.3 in
Width
68.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)
103.1
173.8
169.7 in
Length
173.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.1 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8V
Generation
GH
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
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 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
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

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
29.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft