Compare Audi S3 Sportback 8PA vs Audi A3 Sportback (8PA) vs Subaru Impreza 3 Hatchback

Variants
2.0 TFSI 256 quattro
2.0 TFSI 256 quattro DCT
2.0 TFSI 265 quattro
2.0 TFSI 265 quattro DCT
1.4 TFSI
1.6
1.6 AT
1.6 FSI
1.8 TFSI
1.8 TFSI DCT
1.9 TDI
1.9 TDI DCT
2.0 FSI
2.0 FSI AT
2.0 TDI 140
2.0 TDI 140 DCT
2.0 TDI 170
2.0 TDI 170 DCT
2.0 TFSI
2.0 TFSI quattro
2.0 TFSI DCT
3.2 quattro
3.2 quattro DCT
1.5i
1.5i AT
2.0i AT
2.0R
2.0R AT
2.5
2.5 Turbo
2.5 Turbo AT
2.5i
2.5i AT
WRX 224hp
WRX 224hp AT
WRX 230hp
WRX 265hp
WRX STI 300hp
WRX STI 305hp
WRX STI 330hp

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
302 L / 10.7 cu-ft
370 L / 13.1 cu-ft ~ 1120 L / 39.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
8.6 L / 9.1 qt
8.0 L / 8.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Disc
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
225/40 R18
Turning Circle
10.7 m / 35.1 ft
10.7 m / 35.1 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback
5-door Hatchback

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
113 mm / 4.4 in
Size | Height
1402 mm / 55.2 in
1423 mm / 56.0 in
Size | Length
4302 mm / 169.4 in
4286 mm / 168.7 in
4415 mm / 173.8 in
Size | Width
1765 mm / 69.5 in
1765 mm / 69.5 in
Track Width | Front
1522.0 mm / 59.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1506.0 mm / 59.3 in
Wheel Size
7.5J x 18
Wheelbase
2578 mm / 101.5 in
2578 mm / 101.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.33
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 4
Engine | Bore
82.5 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.8:1
Engine | Displacement
2.0 L / 121.1 cu-in / 1984.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
92.8 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Type
Turbocharged direct-injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed

Production

Availability
2007 ~ 2011

Reviews

Neofiliac score
49%
33%
39%
Pros
  • Decent styling
  • Manual transmission widely available
  • Good WRX styling
  • Signature symmetric AWD
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Only available a small engine
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Independent rear suspensions only in AWD model
  • Not as pretty as the 3-door (Typ 8P1)
  • Bad automatic transmission
  • MacPherson strut front suspensions

Price

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