The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 33,300

€ 45,400

€ 33,300
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 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
55.9
69.5
77
58.1
70.7
78.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
166.9
103.3
173.8
166.9 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.99 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.68 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
24 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
497 mi
Range
362 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
497 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 TFSI
142.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft








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