The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0ie Lineartronic (20 - ..)
€ 28,000

€ 30,000

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0ie.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
56
69.5
78.5
58.3
69.9
79.5
69.5 in
Width
69.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
56 in
Height
58.3 in
101.5
169
105.1
176.2
169 in
Length
176.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3424 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
5.99 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
8P
Generation
G5
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
143 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
143 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
129 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.33 lb/hp
23.14 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
697 mi
Range
473 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
697 mi
473 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 2.0ie
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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