The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 45,400
€ 26,400
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.9 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
58.1
70.7
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.3
173.8
101.5
165.9
173.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
610 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
115.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
