The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic F Automatic (Autogas) (08 - 11) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 43,500

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,500
ⓘ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 6.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.9 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.2
70
77.4
68.5 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
173.8
102.2
167.4
173.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
GH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Autogas (LPG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
4-cylinder boxer engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
106 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
105 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
27.97 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
22 mpg
37 mpg
Audi S3
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
242 mi
Range
534 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
242 mi
534 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
121.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
159.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R ecomatic
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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