The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R Automatic (10 - 12) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
€ 26,000

€ 42,000

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000
ⓘ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 XV 2.0R is 6.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 4.7 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi S3
59.8
69.7
77.6
55.2
70
77.4
69.7 in
Width
70 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.8 in
Height
55.2 in
103.1
174.4
102.2
167.5
174.4 in
Length
167.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi S3
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.68 %

General
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi S3
G4
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi S3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
FB20
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
148 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
145 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
145 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi S3
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi S3
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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
21.6 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
28 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
482 mi
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
444 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
159.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza XV 2.0R
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft







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