The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 35,800
€ 26,000
€ 35,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 3.8 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
56
69.5
78.5
59.8
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56 in
Height
59.8 in
101.5
168.7
103.1
174.4
168.7 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3616 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
11.59 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
18 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
396 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
159.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
178.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
