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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008 3.2 V6vsSubaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2008

3.2 V6

250 hp3189 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedHatchback2008-2009
VS

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    1,130 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    638 km
    397 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
250hp186kW
300hp224kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,510kg3,329lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,070kg4,564lb
-
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
23.7s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
638km397mi
Calculated
566km352mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,189cc195cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,238mm167in
4,415mm174in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
280L
1,130L
Max trunk volume
1,010L
-
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66,300 rpm2,800-3,200 rpm6,550 rpm
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.56,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.7 s
22.3 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
101 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5 has 50 hp more than AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: 50 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
1,525 kg
3,362 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 km/h
155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V66.4 s
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.56.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5 and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6: 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6 and Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
638 km
397 mi
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
566 km
352 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW
6.0 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
6.4 s
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20083.2 V6SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
250 hp
186 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
9.4 L/100 km
25.0 mpg US
30.1 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
280 L
9.9 cu ft
Length
4,238 mm
166.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
638 km
397 mi
566 km
352 mi
Trunk score
280 L
9.9 cu ft
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5
Consumption9.4 L/100 km25 mpg US30.1 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.45 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.47 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,410 L372 US gal310 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,468 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2008 3.2 V6

  • Is 15 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 72 km (45 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

  • Has 50 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 850 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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