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Subaru WRX vs Audi A3
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
S line
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.4 L
Engine size
1.5 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.9 L/100km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
5.3 L/100km
Power and torque
202kW / 350Nm
Power and torque
110kW / 250Nm
636km
943km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Doors
5
Seats
5
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
5 Stars
Specifications
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
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Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: 0
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: 0
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
AI powered: yes
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Driver modes
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Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Includes transmission: yes
Navigational systems
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Navigational systems
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 10.1 in
Traffic info: yes
Parking assistance
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Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Location rear: yes
Automatic braking whilst parking: yes
Remote services
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Remote services
Beep/flash: yes
Driving history & analysis: yes
Find my car: yes
Number of months subscription included: 36
Remote lock/unlock: yes
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Telematics
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Telematics
Advanced auto collision notification: yes
Breakdown assistance: yes
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Tracker system: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 48 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km cntry/highway: 176 g/km
CO2 level - g/km combined: 225 g/km
CO2 level - g/km urban: 311 g/km
Standard met: EU5
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 122 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: Horizontal
Cc: 2,387 cc
Engine code: FA24F
Liters: 2.4 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Cc: 1,498 cc
Liters: 1.5 L
Number of cylinders: 4
WLTP emissions
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WLTP emissions
Testing type HEV Charge Sustaining: yes
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Generic primary fuel type: Petrol
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel
Fuel type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel type octane no.: 95
Minimum fuel octane number: 95
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 63 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 50 L
Gas capacity: 50 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 11.6 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 4.2 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Screen size: 10.1 in
Touch screen: yes
Video entertainment: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Roller control: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 9.9 L/100km
Country/highway: 7.7 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 636 km
Combined: 10.1 km/L
Country/highway: 13 km/L
Urban: 7.2 km/L
Urban: 13.8 L/100km
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 5.3 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 943 km
Combined: 18.9 km/L
Standard WLTP HEV Charge Sustaining: yes
Calculated vehicle range: 943 km
Combined: 18.9 km/L
Combined: 5.3 L/100km
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 275 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 202 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 350 Nm
Measurement standard: DIN
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,600 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power hp/ps electric motor: 12 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 110 kW
Maximum power kW electric motor: 9 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm
Maximum torque Nm electric motor: 50 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Performance
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Performance
Maximum speed: 226 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.1 s
Secondary power
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Secondary power
Maximum power hp/PS: 150 hp/PS
Maximum power kw: 110 kW
Maximum torque nm: 250 Nm
Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Differential lock
Location: Center
Differential lock
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Drive
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Limited slip differential
Location center: yes
Location rear: yes
Type: Mechanical
Limited slip differential
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Transmission
Shift lever location: Floor
Transmission code: TY75
Transmission description: Manual
Number of speeds: 6
Transmission type: Manual
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Manufacturer's name: S tronic
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 7
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Power steering
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Alternate suspension
Type: Sport
Alternate suspension
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Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Suspension
Location front: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Stabilizer bar: yes
Type: Multi-Link
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire load index: 97
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire load index: 97
Tire profile: 40
Tire speed rating: Y
Tire width: 245 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Tire profile: 40
Tire width: 225 mm
Location rear: yes
Tire profile: 40
Tire width: 225 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Location rear: yes
Two-tone: yes
Rim diameter: 18 in
Rim width: 8 in
Body style
Body type: Sedan
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: SGP
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Sedan
Body style
Body type: Hatchback
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MQB-evo
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Hatchback
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Spoiler
Location trunk/hatch: yes
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat up; to lower window: 414 L
Cargo capacity
Rear seat down: 1,145 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 325 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,200 mm
Front track: 1,560 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 135 mm
Overall height: 1,465 mm
Overall length: 4,670 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,014.224 mm
Overall width: 1,825 mm
Rear track: 1,570 mm
Wheelbase: 2,675 mm
External dimensions
Front track: 1,554 mm
Overall height: 1,449 mm
Overall length: 4,343 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 1,984 mm
Overall width: 1,816 mm
Rear track: 1,525 mm
Wall to wall turning circle: 11,100 mm
Wheelbase: 2,636 mm
Internal dimensions
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Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,028 mm
Headroom rear: 955 mm
Hip room front: 1,459 mm
Shoulder room front: 1,392 mm
Shoulder room rear: 1,346 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Location rear driver: yes
Location rear passenger: yes
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Halogen
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlights
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LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, Front Fog Lights, Low Beam, Rear Lights
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Headlight control
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Paint
Type metallic: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Power windows
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Privacy glass
Location: Rear, Rear Side
Privacy glass
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Rear window
Type: Fixed
Rear window
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Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Rain sensor: yes
Windshield wipers
Rain sensor: yes
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,100 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,524 kg
Tare weight: 1,484.25 kg
Trailer noseweight: 0 kg
Weights
Gross vehicle weight: 2,000 kg
Published kerb weight: 1,400 kg
Tare weight: 1,370 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
System power: 180 w
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
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Speakers
Number of: 6
Speakers
Number of: 10
Subwoofer: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On gear selector: Leather
On instrument panel: Carbon Fiber Look
Luxury trim
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Door sill protector
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Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Airbags
Number of: 7
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
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Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Integrated: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Knee airbags
Location: Driver
Knee airbags
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Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Side curtain airbag
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Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 0 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Object avoidance: yes
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Traffic jam assist: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
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Crash test results
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Crash test results
Standard: ANCAP
ANCAP adult occupant score: 86
ANCAP child occupant score: 80
ANCAP overall: 5
ANCAP pedestrian score: 76
ANCAP safety assist score: 75
ANCAP date tested: 1 Jan 2025
ANCAP rating year: 2025
ANCAP version tested: 30 TFSI LHD
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Sports
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 6
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Number of electrical adjustments: 2
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: Asymmetrical
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Bench
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
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Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Seating
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Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Storage
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Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
Air conditioning
Climate control number of zones: 3
Rear control for climate control: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Locks
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Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Anti-corrosion
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Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Battery - OEM
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Battery - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Battery - Total
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Battery - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Electric systems - OEM
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Electric systems - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Electric systems - Total
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Electric systems - Total
Distance (km): Unlimited
Distance (miles): Unlimited
Duration (months): 60
Hybrid and electric systems
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Electric motor
Motor number 1: yes
Electric motor type: Bisg Belt Integrated Starter Gen
Motor location: Belt-Integrated Starter Generator
Electric Power source
Battery type: Lithium Ion
Battery voltage: 48 V
Maximum battery kilowatt hour: 0.5 kWh
Number of months subscription included: 0 months
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