The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 18,300
€ 26,500
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 is 7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.27 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
633 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
633 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
111 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 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
