Audi Q3 vs Subaru Impreza – Which model is better for everyday use?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Costs and Efficiency: Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Impreza has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £, while the Audi Q3 costs 38200 £. That’s a price difference of around 8006 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q3 manages with 1.70 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.30 L. The difference is about 5.60 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q3 has a significantly edge – offering 272 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 136 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q3 is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.70 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.60 s. That’s about 4.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Audi Q3 performs to a small extent better – reaching 240 km/h, while the Subaru Impreza tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 41 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q3 pulls significantly stronger with 400 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Subaru Impreza is hardly perceptible lighter – 1574 kg compared to 1635 kg. The difference is around 61 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Audi Q3 offers distinct more room – 488 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 173 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Audi Q3 performs hardly perceptible better – up to 1386 L, which is about 72 L more than the Subaru Impreza.

When it comes to payload, Audi Q3 hardly perceptible takes the win – 535 kg compared to 526 kg. That’s a difference of about 9 kg.

Our conclusion: The Audi Q3 proves to be is largely superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Audi Q3 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.