The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 19,800

€ 25,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 5.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
173.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.63 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BMM
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
109 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
34 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
157.7 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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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