The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 55,900
€ 26,000
€ 55,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R.
Audi RS3 Sportback
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
55.6
70.9
77.4
59.8
69.7
77.6
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.6 in
Height
59.8 in
103.6
170.7
103.1
174.4
170.7 in
Length
174.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.53 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
8V
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)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DAZA
Engine Code
FB20
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
354 lb‑ft
145 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
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8.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.6 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
8.85 lb/hp
21.6 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
28 mpg
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
412 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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

















