The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)

€ 29,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 44,500
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18) Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 5.5 inches shorter and 2.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
58.1
Blueprint Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)
70.7
78.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.7 in
Height
58.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)
104.3
180.9
175.4 in
Length
180.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3366 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.91 %
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8V
Generation
G4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5

 REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.45 lb/hp
11.37 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
51 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
342 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
342 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
206.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data