Subaru WRX Base vs Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro

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Subaru

WRX Base

2025 · Petrol Sedan

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Subaru WRX Base 5.5 s Runner-up: 6.8 s
Power winner Subaru WRX Base 271 hp Runner-up: 204 hp
Cargo winner Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro 495 L Runner-up: 345 L
Price winner Subaru WRX Base $31,105 Runner-up: $43,500

How the specs compare

This comparison sets the 2025 Subaru WRX Base against the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro. 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 6.8 seconds for 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro. 2025 Subaru WRX Base has the higher listed output at 271 hp; 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro is rated at 204 hp, a difference of 67 hp. The torque figures follow 2025 Subaru WRX Base at 350 Nm and 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro at 340 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 A4 2.0 TFSI quattro has the lower recorded consumption at 7.0 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 A4 2.0 TFSI quattro provides the larger quoted cargo volume: 495 litres versus 345 litres, a difference of 150 litres. 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro is 91 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 $43,500 for 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro. 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 Subaru WRX Base2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro2025
Performance
0-100 km/h5.5 s6.8 s
Top Speed240 km/h240 km/h
Power271 hp204 hp
Torque350 Nm340 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank63 L54 L
Efficiency9.6 L/100km7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions220 g/km160 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,670 mm4,761 mm
Ground Clearance135 mm135 mm
Cargo345 L495 L
Curb Weight1,545 kg1,620 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle11.4 m11.6 m
Starting MSRP$31,105$43,500

Subaru WRX Base vs Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro questions answered

Which is faster, the 2025 Subaru WRX Base or the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro?

2025 Subaru WRX Base is quicker from 0-100 km/h at 5.5 seconds, versus 6.8 seconds for 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro.

Which has the higher top speed, the 2025 Subaru WRX Base or the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro?

Both cars have the same listed top speed of 240 km/h, approximately 149 mph.

Which has more horsepower, the 2025 Subaru WRX Base or the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro?

2025 Subaru WRX Base has more power at 271 hp, a 67 hp advantage over 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro.

Which has more cargo or boot space, the 2025 Subaru WRX Base or the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro?

2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro has more listed cargo space at 495 litres (17.5 cu ft), versus 345 litres (12.2 cu ft).

Which is heavier, the 2025 Subaru WRX Base or the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro?

2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro is heavier at 1,620 kg (3,571 lb), while 2025 Subaru WRX Base is listed at 1,545 kg (3,406 lb).

Which is cheaper, the 2025 Subaru WRX Base or the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro?

2025 Subaru WRX Base has the lower recorded starting MSRP at $31,105 USD, compared with $43,500 USD for 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro. Regional pricing and equipment can differ.

Which is better, the 2025 Subaru WRX Base or the 2025 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro?

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.