The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 18,300
€ 27,800
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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, 1.5 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
68.5 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.1
173.8
102.4
166.8
173.8 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.48 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
GH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
111.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
