The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 18,300

€ 33,300

€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 8.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 3.2
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.93 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 3.2
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 3.2
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EL15
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 3.2
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
504 mi
Range
377 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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