Audi A3 (2016 – 2017) vs Subaru BRZ (2016 – 2021): specs compared
The Subaru BRZ is the more powerful of the two, with up to 200 hp against 190 hp. The Audi A3 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.1 s against 7.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.0 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,225 kg against 1,263 kg.
| Specification |
Audi
A3
2016 – 2017
|
Subaru
BRZ
2016 – 2021
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2017 | 2016 – 2021 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD · AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 110 – 190 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 200 – 380 Nm | 205 – 212 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 – 10.5 s | 7.6 – 8.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 – 237 km/h | 209 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.0 – 6.0 L/100 km | 8.7 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,242 mm | 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,778 mm | 1,775 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,570 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,225 – 1,470 kg | 1,263 – 1,286 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.