The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (08 - 12) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 38,200
€ 45,400
€ 38,200
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 S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.3 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
55.1
69.5
77
58.1
70.7
78.5
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.1 in
Height
58.1 in
101.5
166.5
103.3
173.8
166.5 in
Length
173.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8P
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi S3
28 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
20 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
29 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
439 mi
Range
362 mi
Audi S3
439 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S3
161.1 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
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
