The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic Automatic (Autogas) (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 23,200
€ 27,600
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
169
173.8 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.71 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
15.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
689 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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29.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
29.11 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
239 mi
Range
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
239 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
160.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
