Subaru Impreza (1998 – 2000) vs Audi S3 (1999 – 2001): specs compared
The Subaru Impreza is the more powerful of the two, with up to 218 hp against 210 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 6.8 s. The Audi S3 has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 229 km/h. The Subaru Impreza uses less fuel, from 8.3 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,140 kg against 1,420 kg. At 4,300 mm, the Subaru Impreza is 142 mm longer than the Audi S3.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza
1998 – 2000
|
Audi
S3
1999 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1999 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 218 hp | 210 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 290 Nm | 270 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.4 – 12.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 229 km/h | 238 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.3 – 10.1 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,158 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,763 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,140 – 1,260 kg | 1,420 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.