Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5vsAcura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru WRX STI Sedan

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2011
VS

Acura RL II

3.7 i V6 24V

304 hp3664 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    450 L
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
300hp224kW
304hp227kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
275Nm203lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
30.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
149Nm/t100lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
3,664cc224cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,973mm196in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,576mm62in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
368L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.56,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
30.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
159 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
300 hp
224 kW
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V has 4 hp more than Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 4 hp (3 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
275 Nm
203 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.56.0 s
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V6.7 s

Although Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V has more power, Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 and Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
300 hp
224 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
304 hp
227 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5AcuraRL II3.7 i V6 24V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
304 hp
227 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
275 Nm
203 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,973 mm
195.8 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
-
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Has 75 Nm more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Acura RL II 3.7 i V6 24V

  • Has 4 hp more
  • Has 82 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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