Subaru Impreza 1998 vs Audi Q3 2011
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Audi Q3 is a more dynamic driving. Subaru Impreza engine produces 45 HP less power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Audi Q3. Due to the lower power, Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 255 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 540 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Legacy | Used also on Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru Impreza might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q3 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: | 4.35 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.61 m | |
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Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 3 cm shorter than the Audi Q3, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi Q3, which means Subaru Impreza can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 2`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 13 600 | |
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