2023 Subaru WRX vs 2024 Audi A3 Comparison

    Subaru WRX

    Audi A3

    2023 Subaru
    WRX
    vs
    2024 Audi
    A3
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
    0.0
    7.8
    8.2
    0.0
    Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
    Based on the Audi A3 35 TFSI MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    63L
    536 to 624 km
    50L - 55L
    245 to 369 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $50,600 - $60,200
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Chassis upgrades are a step forward
    • Recaro seats hug you in the right places
    • Yes, we love that rear wing
    Misses
    • Still not nearly noisy enough
    • For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
    • The performance game has moved on
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Still affordable compared to German rivals
    • Looks great inside and out
    • Practical size
    Misses
    • Prices keep creeping
    • About to be superceded
    • Missing some standard gear

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Alloy Wheels Special 18 Inch (+$1,950)
    • Heated Front Seats (+$845)
    • Inlays - Aluminium (+$481)
    • Metallic Paint (+$1,625)

    Colours Available

    Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.

    • Crystal Black
    • Sapphire Blue
    • WR Blue
    • Magnetite Grey
    • Ignition Red
    • Ice Silver
    • Ceramic White

    Only available for the WRX Sedan:

    • Solar Orange

    The 2024 Audi A3 range, depending on the variant, is available with the following exterior paint colours:

    • Arkona white
    • Brilliant black
    • Glacier white metallic
    • Mythos black metallic
    • Navarra blue metallic
    • Phython yellow metallic
    • Floret silver metallic
    • Manhattan grey metallic
    • Daytona grey pearl effect
    • Kyalami green
    • Kemora grey metallic

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    23871498 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.4L1.5L, 2.0L
    Induction
    FLAT TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    202kW110kW - 140kW
    Power RPM
    56004200 - 5000
    Torque
    350Nm250Nm - 320Nm
    Torque RPM
    20001500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    10.610.5

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