2013 Audi A3 vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza
To start off, both 2013 Audi A3 and 2013 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Impreza (146 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2013 Audi A3. (138 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A3 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Audi A3 (320 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Impreza. (197 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Audi A3 | 2013 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Audi | Subaru |
| Model | A3 | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 146 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4292 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1988 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1423 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
