WRX STI vs S3 Sedan
Subaru · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
S3 Sedan
Beats the WRX STI by 0.08s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the S3 Sedan beats the WRX STI by a hair, finishing 0.08 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the S3 Sedan thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
310 hp
306 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
Top speed
255 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
H4 Turbo
I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
393 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$42,000
$52,000
Simulated race times
Distance
WRX STI
S3 Sedan
100 m
5.787s
5.730s
1/8 mile
8.552s
8.480s
1/4 mile
12.850s
12.772s
1 km
23.010s
22.982s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: WRX STI is $42,000 vs $52,000 for the S3 Sedan — a $10,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: S3 Sedan is 0.10s quicker (4.9s vs 4.8s). Top speed: WRX STI runs to 255 km/h, 5 km/h higher than S3 Sedan.
FAQ
Which is faster, the WRX STI or the S3 Sedan?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the S3 Sedan is faster, beating the WRX STI by 0.08 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the WRX STI vs the S3 Sedan?
The WRX STI hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the S3 Sedan does it in 4.8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The WRX STI produces 310 hp; the S3 Sedan produces 306 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The WRX STI tops out at 255 km/h, and the S3 Sedan reaches 250 km/h.
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