The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 45,400
€ 30,800
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
58.1
70.7
78.5
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.1 in
Height
56.1 in
103.3
173.8
103.8
169.8
173.8 in
Length
169.8 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
GH
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
53 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
362 mi
Range
797 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
