The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 20,300
€ 43,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.2
70
77.4
68.5 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
173.8
102.2
167.4
173.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.96 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
GH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
207 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
29.11 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
31 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
24 mpg
city
29 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
497 mi
Range
534 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
497 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
