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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Audi S3 Sportback gets there in 13.79 s — 0.11 s ahead of the Subaru WRX Mk IV.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Audi S3 Sportback | Subaru WRX Mk IV |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.25 s | 5.29 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.33 s | — s |
| 60 ft | 2.17 s | 2.14 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.91 s | 8.94 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.79 s | 13.90 s |
| Trap speed | 101.5 mph | 98.8 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Audi S3 Sportback, 7/7 for the Subaru WRX Mk IV — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Audi S3 Sportback | Subaru WRX Mk IV |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | 2014 |
| Power | 261 bhp | 268 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,495 kg | 1,503 kg |
| Power to weight | 175 bhp/t | 178 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |