The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

€ 38,200
Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 20,300
 Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) Subaru Impreza 1.6i
€ 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 7.5 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
57.7
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
68.5
78.7
69.5 in
Width
68.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.7 in
55.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
Blueprint Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)
104.1
174
166.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi S3 (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.85 %
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17)

General

Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
8P
Generation
G4
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Engine

Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
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

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

574 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i

▶ REPLAY
12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.05 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
28.05 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi S3
161.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft