The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (18 - 20)
€ 41,500

€ 22,000

€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 8.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 3.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza 1.6i.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
55.2
70
77.4
58.3
69.9
79.9
70 in
Width
69.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.9 in
55.2 in
Height
58.3 in
102.2
167.4
105.1
175.6
167.4 in
Length
175.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
8.18 %

General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
8V
Generation
G5
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)
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
FB16
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
112 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
112 hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.75 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
26.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
478 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.9 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.1 cu ft