The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 33,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 18,300
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 33,900
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 TFSI is 4.8 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
103.1
173.8
169 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.1 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
147 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

 REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
27.97 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
504 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
144 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft