The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 36,600
Audi S3 (06 - 08) Audi S3
€ 18,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) Subaru Impreza 1.5R
€ 36,600
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 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
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
69.5
77
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi S3 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)
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
2965 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi S3 (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.1 %
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12)

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
4-speed automatic 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
104 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.97 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
27.97 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
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
409 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
504 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).
140.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft