The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 2.0i Lineartronic (18 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 27,000

€ 30,900

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 5.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
58.3
69.9
79.9
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.9 in
Width
70.3 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
175.6
103.8
169.7
175.6 in
Length
169.7 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3040 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
179 lb
5.56 %

General
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
G5
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
154 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
154 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
145 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
145 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza 2.0i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
19.74 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
36 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
42 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
661 mi
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
471 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 2.0i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







37.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft