Subaru Impreza WRX STi (1998 – 2000) vs Audi S4 (1997 – 2001): specs compared

Both offer around 265 hp at most. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.7 s. The Audi S4 has the higher top speed: 250 km/h against 238 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 11.3 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,515 kg. At 4,481 mm, the Audi S4 is 77 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.

Specification Subaru Impreza WRX STi Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1998 – 2000 Audi S4 Audi S4 1997 – 2001
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1998 – 2000 1997 – 2001
Body style — —
Variants 1 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive AWD AWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 265 hp 265 hp
Torque 319 Nm 400 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.5 s 5.7 s
Top speed 238 km/h 250 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 12.1 L/100 km 11.3 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,404 mm 4,481 mm
Width 1,730 mm 1,730 mm
Height 1,435 mm 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,525 mm 2,609 mm
Curb weight 1,470 kg 1,515 kg

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