The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D (10 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 27,600

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 4.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
55.1
69.5
77
59.6
69.7
77.6
69.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
55.1 in
Height
59.6 in
101.5
165.9
103.1
174.4
165.9 in
Length
174.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.65 %

General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
EE20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.94 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
22.94 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
19 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
409 mi
Range
685 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
685 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
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).
119.3 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0D
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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