Audi A3 35 TFSI vs Subaru WRX Base

2025 Subaru WRX Base studio car image
Subaru

WRX Base

2025 · Petrol Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Subaru WRX Base 5.5 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Subaru WRX Base 271 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Audi A3 35 TFSI 380 L Runner-up: 345 L
Price winner Subaru WRX Base $31,105 Runner-up: $35,400

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI against the 2025 Subaru WRX Base. Both belong to the sedan class, so their dimensions, performance and utility figures address a broadly similar type of car. Both use petrol powertrains, allowing a relatively direct comparison of the recorded energy figures.

Performance, power and 0-100 km/h

2025 Subaru WRX Base has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 5.5 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI. 2025 Subaru WRX Base has the higher listed output at 271 hp; 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 121 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Subaru WRX Base at 350 Nm and 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI at 250 Nm. These figures describe straight-line potential only; they do not establish braking performance, ride quality, steering response or durability under repeated hard use.

Range, battery, charging and efficiency

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the lower recorded consumption at 6.5 L/100km; 2025 Subaru WRX Base is listed at 9.6 L/100km. Test cycle, temperature, wheel size and charging conditions can materially affect these results, so only figures measured on the same basis should be treated as directly comparable.

Dimensions, cargo space and towing

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 380 litres versus 345 litres, a difference of 35 litres. 2025 Subaru WRX Base is 327 mm longer overall. Exterior size is not a benefit by itself: a longer body may create useful room, but cargo shape, rear-seat space and ease of parking still require a physical inspection.

Price and overall assessment

2025 Subaru WRX Base has the lower listed starting price at $31,105, compared with $35,400 for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI. 2025 Subaru WRX Base leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. The assessment is based on the specifications shown here; it is not presented as a two-car road test.

Prepared by CarsbySpec from the structured specifications displayed on this page. Missing values are not estimated, and component figures are not treated as directly comparable system figures. Read the methodology.

Specification Audi A3 35 TFSI2025 Subaru WRX Base2025
Performance
0-100 km/h8.4 s5.5 s
Top Speed222 km/h240 km/h
Power150 hp271 hp
Torque250 Nm350 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L63 L
Efficiency6.5 L/100km9.6 L/100km
CO2 Emissions148 g/km220 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,343 mm4,670 mm
Ground Clearance132 mm135 mm
Cargo380 L345 L
Curb Weight1,350 kg1,545 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m11.4 m
Starting MSRP$35,400$31,105

Audi A3 35 TFSI vs Subaru WRX Base questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI or the 2025 Subaru WRX Base?

2025 Subaru WRX Base is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.5 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI or the 2025 Subaru WRX Base?

2025 Subaru WRX Base has the higher listed top speed at 240 km/h (149 mph), compared with 222 km/h (138 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI or the 2025 Subaru WRX Base?

2025 Subaru WRX Base has more power at 271 hp, a 121 hp advantage over 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI or the 2025 Subaru WRX Base?

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has more listed cargo space at 380 litres (13.4 cu ft), versus 345 litres (12.2 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI or the 2025 Subaru WRX Base?

2025 Subaru WRX Base is heavier at 1,545 kg (3,406 lb), while 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI is listed at 1,350 kg (2,976 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI or the 2025 Subaru WRX Base?

2025 Subaru WRX Base has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $31,105 USD, compared with $35,400 USD for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI or the 2025 Subaru WRX Base?

2025 Subaru WRX Base leads in more of the shared headline fields, but that is not a universal verdict: a buyer should weight price, performance, range and utility rather than simply count category wins. This comparison is based on recorded specifications rather than a road test, so the right choice depends on the buyer's priorities.