The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 30,000

€ 18,300

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,300
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56
69.5
78.5
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
169
103.1
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.52 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
▶ REPLAY
19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
684 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
684 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









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