The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 20,300

€ 22,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 8.1 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
174
101.5
165.9
174 in
Length
165.9 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %

General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
G4
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
697 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
100.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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