The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 18,900
€ 21,700
€ 18,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
58.1
68.5
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
169
173.8 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.12 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
636 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
28.8 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
495 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
