The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 18,300
€ 24,300
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
58.1
68.5
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.1 in
Height
56 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
169
173.8 in
Length
169 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.58 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
712 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
