The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 21,000

€ 26,700

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6i is 7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
57.7
68.5
78.7
55.9
69.5
77
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
104.1
173.8
101.5
166.9
173.8 in
Length
166.9 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
G4
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
27.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
27.36 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
38 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
551 mi
Range
526 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
551 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
123.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft