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

€ 41,000

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3 Sportback
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.2
69.5
78.5
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.1 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
169.4
173.8 in
Length
169.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3 Sportback
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3505 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4575 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.29 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3 Sportback
GH
Generation
8P
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3 Sportback
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
261 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3 Sportback
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3 Sportback
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.35 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
17 mpg
city
21 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
244 mi
Range
444 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
244 mi
444 mi
Audi S3 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).
159.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
157.7 kWh
159.2 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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