The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (06 - 08)
€ 45,400
€ 36,600
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi S3
58.1
70.7
78.5
55.1
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
58.1 in
Height
55.1 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 S3
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.63 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi S3
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 S3
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi S3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
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11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
26 mpg
Audi S3
17 mpg
city
19 mpg
29 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
362 mi
Range
409 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
409 mi
Audi S3
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).
172.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
172.4 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Audi S3
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
