The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 18,900
€ 27,900
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 6.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
68.5 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
173.8
102.4
167
173.8 in
Length
167 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.4 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
