The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11)
€ 38,200
€ 21,200
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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
166.5
103.1
173.8
166.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
3373 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.1 %
General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
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 ecomatic
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
104 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
▶ 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 ecomatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
439 mi
Range
242 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
242 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Environmental Impact
161.1 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
161.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
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
