The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 45,400
€ 33,000
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 3.2.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.13 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 3.2
GH
Generation
8P
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
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 3.2
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
22 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
17 mpg
city
16 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
362 mi
Range
355 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
