Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Audi A3 2020
Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 268 HP | 150 HP | |
Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 118 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Audi A3. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 5.0 | |
The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 3.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 540 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
890 km on highway | 1190 km on highway | ||
Audi A3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 330'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 26 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1, Skoda Scala | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
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: | 4.60 m | 4.50 m | |
Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
Subaru Impreza is 10 cm longer than the Audi A3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 5 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 425 litres | |
Subaru Impreza has more luggage capacity. Subaru Impreza has 35 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.1 meters | |
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 0.1 metres less than that of the Audi A3. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`835 | |
Safety: | |||
Subaru Impreza scores higher in safety tests, but Audi A3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
Quality: | no data | no data | |
Average price (€): | 24 600 | 28 400 | |
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