The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza 2.0R (07 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 22,700

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 20.1 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 7.6 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 2.0R.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1399
1765
1957
1475
1740
1965
1765 mm
Width
1740 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1399 mm
Height
1475 mm
2578
4214
2620
4415
4214 mm
Length
4415 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.19 %

General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
EJ20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1994 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6400 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
148 bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
196 NM
at 3200 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
196 NM
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi S3
31 mpg
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
23 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
motorway
41 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
409 mi
Range
444 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
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).
159.2 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
217 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
199 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 2.0R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
470 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
301 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1216 L