The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08)
€ 45,400
€ 33,900
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,900
ⓘ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 12.9 cm longer, 3 cm wider and 5.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1475
1795
1995
1423
1765
1995
1795 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1475 mm
Height
1423 mm
2625
4415
2578
4286
4415 mm
Length
4286 mm
2625 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1610 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2095 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
6.52 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
GH
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
4-cylinder boxer petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
EJ25
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2457 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
296 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 bhp
247 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
407 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
407 NM
320 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
72 m
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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5.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.52 kg/bhp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5.08 kg/bhp
6.52 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
27 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
20 mpg
city
19 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
362 mi
Range
355 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
355 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 3.2
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
301 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








1216 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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