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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 · Stage 3vsSubaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 · Stage 2vsSubaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 · Stage 1vsSubaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5

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

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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)

345 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)

299 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)

271 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX 2.5

230 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Most powerful
    345 hp
    257 kW
  • Highest torque
    496 Nm
    366 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,370 kg
    3,020 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    252 hp/t
    188 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.4 L/100 km
    16.3 mpg US
    19.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Largest trunk
    401 L
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
Power
345hp257kW+115 hp
299hp223kW+69 hp
271hp202kW+41 hp
230hp172kW
Torque
496Nm366lb-ft+176 Nm
432Nm319lb-ft+112 Nm
390Nm288lb-ft+70 Nm
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
1,370kg3,020lb
Gross weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
1,850kg4,079lb
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
+29 km/h
258 km/h
160 mph
+18 km/h
251 km/h
156 mph
+11 km/h
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
41.7s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph-10.3 s
Calculated
45.3s99% target: 255 km/h / 159 mph-6.7 s
Calculated
47.8s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph-4.3 s
Calculated
52.0s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s-1.3 s
5.0s-0.9 s
5.3s-0.6 s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
12.9s-7.1 s
Calculated
15.0s-5.0 s
Calculated
16.6s-3.4 s
Calculated
20.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s-1.2 s
Calculated
4.8s-0.8 s
Calculated
5.1s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
252hp/t188kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb
Calculated
198hp/t148kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
362Nm/t242lb-ft/ton
Calculated
315Nm/t211lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,465mm176in
4,465mm176in
4,465mm176in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,740mm69in
1,740mm69in
1,740mm69in
1,740mm69in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
1,440mm57in
Wheelbase
2,525mm99in
2,525mm99in
2,525mm99in
2,525mm99in
Front track
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
1,485mm58in
Rear track
1,480mm58in
1,480mm58in
1,480mm58in
1,480mm58in
Ground clearance
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
401L
401L
401L
401L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 2) 299 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 1) 271 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 230 hpPowerTorque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 2) 299 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 1) 271 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 230 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hp5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hp5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hp5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp5,600 rpm3,600 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.1 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.9 s
15.0 s
16.6 s
20.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.0 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.6 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
196 km/h
122 mph
187 km/h
116 mph
181 km/h
112 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hp has 115 hp more than Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 230 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 230 hp and Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hp: 115 hp (86 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hp and Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 230 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 2) 299 hp and Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 1) 271 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hp
345 hp
257 kW
4.6 s
269 km/h
167 mph
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hp
299 hp
223 kW
5.0 s
258 km/h
160 mph
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hp
271 hp
202 kW
5.3 s
251 km/h
156 mph
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
230 hp
172 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hp
Power
299 hp
223 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
258 km/h
160 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hp
Power
271 hp
202 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
251 km/h
156 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
Power
230 hp
172 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
4.6 s
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.0 s
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.3 s
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hp
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 3)345 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 2)299 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5 (Stage 1)271 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX 2.5230 hp
Power
345 hp
257 kW
299 hp
223 kW
271 hp
202 kW
230 hp
172 kW
Torque
496 Nm
366 lb-ft
432 Nm
319 lb-ft
390 Nm
288 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
5.0 s
5.3 s
5.9 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
258 km/h
160 mph
251 km/h
156 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
1,370 kg
3,020 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
583 km
362 mi
583 km
362 mi
583 km
362 mi
Trunk score
401 L
14.2 cu ft
401 L
14.2 cu ft
401 L
14.2 cu ft
401 L
14.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
252 hp/t
188 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
218 hp/t
163 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
198 hp/t
148 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 2) 299 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 1) 271 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 230 hp
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,704 LC/year2,704 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX 2.5 (Stage 3) 345 hp

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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