The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 25,300
€ 45,400
€ 25,300
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
56
69.5
78.5
58.1
70.7
78.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
168.7
103.3
173.8
168.7 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.25 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
34 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
362 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
113.1 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft
