The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i (16 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)
€ 21,500
€ 38,200
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 2.0i is 7.5 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi S3
57.7
68.5
78.7
55.1
69.5
77
68.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.7 in
Height
55.1 in
104.1
174
101.5
166.5
174 in
Length
166.5 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi S3
3086 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.51 %
General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi S3
G4
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi S3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
148 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
145 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi S3
120 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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20.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
20.85 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
34 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
439 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
495 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
161.1 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
130.7 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft







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












