Audi A3 2016 vs Subaru Impreza 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 268 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 6 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is a more dynamic driving. Audi A3 engine produces 78 HP less power than Subaru Impreza, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Subaru Impreza. Due to the lower power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 28 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A3 is 14 cm shorter than the Subaru Impreza, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 425 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
880 litres | no data | |
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Subaru Impreza has more luggage space. Audi A3 has 35 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Impreza. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 800 | 29 200 | |
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