WRX STI vs SQ3
Subaru · Audi
1/4 Mile winner
WRX STI
Beats the SQ3 by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the WRX STI beats the SQ3 by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the WRX STI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
310 hp
296 hp
0–100 km/h
4.9s
4.9s
Top speed
255 km/h
250 km/h
Engine
H4 Turbo
2.0L Turbo I4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
393 Nm
400 Nm
Price
$42,000
$52,000
Simulated race times
Distance
WRX STI
SQ3
100 m
5.787s
5.783s
1/8 mile
8.552s
8.555s
1/4 mile
12.850s
12.875s
1 km
23.010s
23.132s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: WRX STI is $42,000 vs $52,000 for the SQ3 — a $10,000 gap. Power: WRX STI makes 14 hp more (310 vs 296). Top speed: WRX STI runs to 255 km/h, 5 km/h higher than SQ3.
FAQ
Which is faster, the WRX STI or the SQ3?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the WRX STI is faster, beating the SQ3 by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the WRX STI vs the SQ3?
The WRX STI hits 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, while the SQ3 does it in 4.9 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The WRX STI produces 310 hp; the SQ3 produces 296 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The WRX STI tops out at 255 km/h, and the SQ3 reaches 250 km/h.
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