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: | 218 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 290 NM | 280 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 48 HP more power than Audi Q3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi Q3. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.1 | 7.3 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.1 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
The Audi Q3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Subaru Impreza consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Subaru Impreza consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi Q3. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 490 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
620 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
450 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: | 290'000 km | 360'000 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 Q3 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
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: | 1.40 m | 1.61 m | |
Subaru Impreza is smaller. Subaru Impreza is 3 cm shorter than the Audi Q3, 14 cm narrower, while the height of Subaru Impreza is 21 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | no data | 460 litres | |
Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.8 meters | |
The turning circle of the Subaru Impreza is 1 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`200 | 2`110 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | high | |
Average price (€): | 3600 | 13 600 | |
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