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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSIvsSubaru WRX STI 2.5

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

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AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) · Facelift 2016

2.0 TFSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2016-2018
VS

Subaru WRX STI

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    217 hp/t
    162 kW/t
    4.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.9 L/100 km
    39.9 mpg US
    47.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    163 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    775 km
    481 mi
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Subaru WRX STI 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSISubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
310hp231kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,430kg3,153lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
1,980kg4,365lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
50.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
47.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
217hp/t162kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
775km481mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,466mm176in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,796mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,551mm61in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,526mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
390L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L
CO2 emissions
163g/km
242g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSISubaru WRX STI 2.5PowerTorque
  • AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5,800-6,200 rpm1,850-5,700 rpm6,450 rpm
SubaruWRX STI2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSISubaruWRX STI2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
SubaruWRX STI2.5
300 hp
224 kW

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI has 10 hp more than Subaru WRX STI 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru WRX STI 2.5 and AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
380 Nm
280 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
1,430 kg
3,153 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI5.3 s
SubaruWRX STI2.55.2 s

Although AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 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 S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI and Subaru WRX STI 2.5: 3.3 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
775 km
481 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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 S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
5.3 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
AUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSI
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 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
VehicleAUDIS3 Sedan (8V)Facelift 20162.0 TFSISubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
310 hp
231 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
7.1 L/100 km
33.1 mpg US
39.8 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
390 L
13.8 cu ft
Length
4,466 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 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
775 km
481 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
163 g/km
242 g/km
Trunk score
390 L
13.8 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
217 hp/t
162 kW/t
4.6 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 S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSISubaru WRX STI 2.5
Consumption7.1 L/100 km33.1 mpg US39.8 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.42 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.00 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,065 L281 US gal234 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,864 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI S3 Sedan (8V) Facelift 2016 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 17 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 198 km (123 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 79 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru WRX STI 2.5

  • Has 27 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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