The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 38,200

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 18.5 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 7.6 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
1475
1740
1965
1399
1765
1957
1740 mm
Width
1765 mm
1965 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1475 mm
Height
1399 mm
2620
4415
2578
4230
4415 mm
Length
4230 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
1315 kg
Kerb Weight
1530 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
14.05 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
106 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
142 NM
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
142 NM
350 NM
Audi S3
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
12.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.86 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
12.41 kg/bhp
5.86 kg/bhp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
26 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
No data
42 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
244 mi
Range
439 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
465 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
281 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L