The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 30,800

€ 45,400

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
56.1
70
77.4
58.1
70.7
78.5
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
58.1 in
102.4
167
103.3
173.8
167 in
Length
173.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8V
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
46 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
739 mi
Range
362 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
195.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft