The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 19,800

€ 55,900

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 2.4 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi RS3 Sportback
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.6
70.9
77.4
68.5 in
Width
70.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
55.6 in
103.1
173.8
103.6
170.7
173.8 in
Length
170.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi RS3 Sportback
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.03 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi RS3 Sportback
GH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi RS3 Sportback
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
DAZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
395 hp
at 5850 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
395 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
354 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
354 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi RS3 Sportback
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi RS3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.85 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
8.85 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
28 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
244 mi
Range
412 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
412 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
157.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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