The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 23,200

€ 23,600

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 ecomatic
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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 ecomatic
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
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 ecomatic
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
4-cylinder boxer 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 ecomatic
106 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
759 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
160.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
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