Very Good
2025 Audi S3 Sedan review
Audi's junior S model is sharper, yet as grown-up as ever. For those wanting a premium compact Q-car, it's the best of the breed.
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James Wong
Audi S3 vs Subaru Impreza Comparison
Audi S3
Subaru Impreza
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2025 Subaru
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Audi S3 QUATTRO
Based on the Subaru Impreza 2.0S (AWD)
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
55L
429 to 435 km
50L
330 to 375 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$78,800 - $81,800
$31,990 - $38,490
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Now a proper little sleeper weapon
- Price advantage over key rivals
- Excellent, user-friendly tech
Misses
- Still some cheap-feeling plastics
- Fiddly drive mode selection
- Looks are almost too subtle
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Only affordable AWD hatch available
- Nice interior treatment
- Relatively affordable
Misses
- Lacking backseat amenities
- No real fun-factor
- Engine/transmission combo feels sluggish
Colours Available
All 2024 Impreza variants are available in the following colours:
- Oasis Blue
- Pure Red
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Crystal White Pearl
Only a black interior is available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 245kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 420Nm | 196Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 90 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
