The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 16,900
€ 25,200
€ 16,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 is 7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.35 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
511 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
511 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
113.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
138.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
