The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12)
€ 36,600
€ 16,900
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,900
ⓘ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 S3 is 7.9 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
55.1
69.5
77
58.1
68.5
77.4
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.1 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
173.8
165.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.05 %
General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
EL15
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
106 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
105 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.35 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.35 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
32 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
409 mi
Range
511 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
511 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
138.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
