Subaru Legacy Sport XT vs Audi A3 35 TFSI

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 6.5 s Runner-up: 8.4 s
Power winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 260 hp Runner-up: 150 hp
Cargo winner Subaru Legacy Sport XT 443 L Runner-up: 380 L
Price winner Audi A3 35 TFSI $35,400 Runner-up: $37,495

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT against the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI. 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

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the quicker recorded 0-100 km/h time at 6.5 seconds, compared with 8.4 seconds for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has the higher listed output at 260 hp; 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI is rated at 150 hp, a difference of 110 hp. The torque figures follow 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT at 374 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; 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is listed at 9.0 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

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 443 litres versus 380 litres, a difference of 63 litres. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is 502 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 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the lower listed starting price at $35,400, compared with $37,495 for 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT. 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT 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 Subaru Legacy Sport XT2024 Audi A3 35 TFSI2025
Performance
0-100 km/h6.5 s8.4 s
Top Speed220 km/h222 km/h
Power260 hp150 hp
Torque374 Nm250 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank60 L50 L
Efficiency9 L/100km6.5 L/100km
CO2 Emissions206 g/km148 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,845 mm4,343 mm
Ground Clearance146 mm132 mm
Cargo443 L380 L
Curb Weight1,653 kg1,350 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.2 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$37,495$35,400

Subaru Legacy Sport XT vs Audi A3 35 TFSI questions answered

Which is faster, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 6.5 seconds, versus 8.4 seconds for 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the higher listed top speed at 222 km/h (138 mph), compared with 220 km/h (137 mph).

Which has more horsepower, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has more power at 260 hp, a 110 hp advantage over 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT has more listed cargo space at 443 litres (15.6 cu ft), versus 380 litres (13.4 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT is heavier at 1,653 kg (3,644 lb), while 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI is listed at 1,350 kg (2,976 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $35,400 USD, compared with $37,495 USD for 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT or the 2025 Audi A3 35 TFSI?

2024 Subaru Legacy Sport XT 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.