The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)
€ 43,500
€ 44,500
€ 43,500
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 considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sedan is 5 inches shorter and 3.3 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sedan
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
54.8
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
54.8 in
Height
58.1 in
103.6
175.9
104.3
180.9
175.9 in
Length
180.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sedan
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3366 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.12 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
8V
Generation
G4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
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11.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.37 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.36 lb/hp
11.37 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
34 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
342 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
495 mi
342 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 S3 Sedan
130.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
