The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STi 2.5 (10 - 14)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 49,400
 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STi 2.5 (10 - 14) Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 4.9 inches shorter and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
57.9
Blueprint Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STi 2.5 (10 - 14)
70.7
78.5
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.7 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STi 2.5 (10 - 14)
103.3
180.3
175.4 in
Length
180.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.96 %
Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STi 2.5 (10 - 14)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8V
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5

▶ REPLAY
18.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
18.21 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
355 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
355 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
198.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data