The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.5R F Automatic (08 - 12) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 18,300
€ 36,600
€ 18,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 7.9 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
58.1
68.5
77.4
55.1
69.5
77
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
55.1 in
103.1
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.1 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
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 manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EL15
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
106 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
106 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
105 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
105 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
104 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
653 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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27.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
27.97 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
32 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
25 mpg
city
19 mpg
38 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
504 mi
Range
409 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
504 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
140.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.5R
Audi S3
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
