The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 23,000

€ 20,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 1.6i is 8.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6
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
165.5
173.8 in
Length
165.5 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.65 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6
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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
FB16
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6
111 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
32 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
450 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
144 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft







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