The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 20,300
€ 24,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
610 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft
