The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 23,200

€ 25,000

€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 ecomatic is 7.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 2.0 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
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.44 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
239 mi
Range
642 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft