The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,300
€ 23,000
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza 1.5R is 7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.21 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-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
CAYB
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
42 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
777 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
