The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
€ 38,200

€ 20,300

€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 19 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 6.6 cm lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1399
1765
1957
1465
1740
2000
1765 mm
Width
1740 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2000 mm
1399 mm
Height
1465 mm
2578
4230
2645
4420
4230 mm
Length
4420 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2645 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
1530 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
2015 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.86 %

General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
8P
Generation
G4
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1600 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
112 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 bhp
112 bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
350 NM
150 NM
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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5.86 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.72 kg/bhp
Audi S3
5.86 kg/bhp
12.72 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
24 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
56 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
439 mi
Range
579 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
579 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
445 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1270 L