The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 20,300

€ 24,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 7.2 inches longer, 1.5 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.7
68.5
78.7
55.9
70
77.4
68.5 in
Width
70 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.7 in
Height
55.9 in
104.1
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.44 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
G4
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
818 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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