The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)
€ 37,400

€ 44,500

€ 37,400
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 2.0 TDI is 5.5 inches shorter and 2.3 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
55.7
70.7
77.2
58.1
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
103.8
175.4
104.3
180.9
175.4 in
Length
180.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3366 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.46 %

General
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8V
Generation
G4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
11.37 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
43 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
342 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
647 mi
342 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
206.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
206.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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