The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 26,000

€ 30,800

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.7 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 3.8 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
59.8
69.7
77.6
56
69.5
78.5
69.7 in
Width
69.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
59.8 in
Height
56 in
103.1
174.4
101.5
168.7
174.4 in
Length
168.7 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
G4
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
444 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
145.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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