2023 Audi S3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro (285 HP) vs 2026 Subaru WRX 2.4L tS EyeSight
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Audi S3 Sedan vs Subaru WRX, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceAudi S3 Sedan: AED 180,800Subaru WRX: AED 180,000Subaru WRX is AED 800 cheaper.
- PowerAudi S3 Sedan: 290 hpSubaru WRX: 270 hpAudi S3 Sedan makes 20 hp more.
- TorqueAudi S3 Sedan: 400 NmSubaru WRX: 350 NmAudi S3 Sedan makes 50 Nm more.
- Fuel economyAudi S3 Sedan: 12.5 km/LSubaru WRX: 11.8 km/LAudi S3 Sedan goes 0.7 km further per litre.
- LengthAudi S3 Sedan: 4504 mmSubaru WRX: 4670 mmSubaru WRX is 166 mm longer.
- SeatingAudi S3 Sedan: 5 SeaterSubaru WRX: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceAudi S3 Sedan: 390 LSubaru WRX: 414 LSubaru WRX carries 24 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Audi S3 Sedan or Subaru WRX?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Subaru WRX is AED 800 cheaper. Audi S3 Sedan makes 20 hp more. Audi S3 Sedan goes 0.7 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Audi
S3 Sedan 2.0 TFSI quattro (285 HP)
AED 180,800*
Subaru
WRX 2.4L tS EyeSight
AED 180,000*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
2000
290
400
Petrol
4.0
2400
270
350
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
2400
Power (hp)
290
270
Peak Torque (Nm)
400
350
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
All Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
All Wheel Drive
CVT
-
Drive
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
No. of Gears
7-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
55
12.5
63
11.8
Fuel Tank Size (L)
55
63
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
12.5
11.8
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
4.9
250
6.1
215
0 to 100 (s)
4.9
6.1
Top Speed (km/h)
250
215
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4504
1816
1415
2630
-
235/35 R19
235/35 R19
390
-
4
4670
1825
1465
2675
1604
-
-
414
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4504
4670
Width (mm)
1816
1825
Height (mm)
1415
1465
Wheelbase (mm)
2630
2675
Weight (kg)
-
1604
Front Tyres
235/35 R19
-
Rear Tyres
235/35 R19
-
Cargo Space (L)
390
414
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist