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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6vsSubaru WRX STI 2.5

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

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AUDI A8 (D4/4H) · Facelift 2013

3.0 TFSI V6

310 hp2995 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticSuperchargedSedan2013-2017
VS

Subaru WRX STI

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    183 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,051 km
    653 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Subaru WRX STI 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Lightest
    1,500 kg
    3,307 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,830kg4,034lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,520kg5,556lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
58.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
47.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,995cc183cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
5,135mm202in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,949mm77in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,460mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,992mm118in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,644mm65in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
520L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
60L
CO2 emissions
183g/km
242g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6Subaru WRX STI 2.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65,200-6,500 rpm2,900-4,750 rpm6,750 rpm
SubaruWRX STI2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6SubaruWRX STI2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
SubaruWRX STI2.5
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 has 10 hp more than Subaru WRX STI 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru WRX STI 2.5 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
SubaruWRX STI2.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
SubaruWRX STI2.5
1,500 kg
3,307 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI2.5
255 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V65.7 s
SubaruWRX STI2.55.2 s

Although AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 has more power, Subaru WRX STI 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI 2.5 and AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI2.5
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 and Subaru WRX STI 2.5: 2.6 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI2.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
1,051 km
653 mi
SubaruWRX STI2.5
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
310 hp
231 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI2.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
255 km/h
158 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
SubaruWRX STI2.5
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
5.2 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
AUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI2.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA8 (D4/4H)Facelift 20133.0 TFSI V6SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,830 kg
4,034 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
7.8 L/100 km
30.2 mpg US
36.2 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
5,135 mm
202.2 in
Height
1,460 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
1,051 km
653 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
183 g/km
242 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6Subaru WRX STI 2.5
Consumption7.8 L/100 km30.2 mpg US36.2 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.65 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.97 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,170 L309 US gal257 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,048 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A8 (D4/4H) Facelift 2013 3.0 TFSI V6

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 33 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 474 km (295 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 59 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Subaru WRX STI 2.5

  • Is 330 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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