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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3)

420 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)

364 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)

330 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007
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Subaru Impreza II · Facelift 2005

WRX STI 2.5

280 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    608 Nm
    448 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,495 kg
    3,296 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    281 hp/t
    209 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.9 L/100 km
    21.6 mpg US
    25.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.3 L/100 km
    15.4 mpg US
    18.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    550 km
    342 mi
  • Largest trunk
    401 L
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
Power
420hp313kW+140 hp
364hp271kW+84 hp
330hp246kW+50 hp
280hp209kW
Torque
608Nm448lb-ft+216 Nm
529Nm390lb-ft+137 Nm
478Nm353lb-ft+86 Nm
392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
1,495kg3,296lb
Gross weight
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
+43 km/h
286 km/h
178 mph
+31 km/h
278 km/h
173 mph
+23 km/h
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
41.9s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph-8.8 s
Calculated
46.0s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph-4.7 s
Calculated
48.6s99% target: 275 km/h / 171 mph-2.0 s
Calculated
50.6s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.2s-1.2 s
4.6s-0.8 s
4.9s-0.5 s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
10.9s-5.9 s
Calculated
12.5s-4.3 s
Calculated
13.7s-3.1 s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.0s-1.1 s
Calculated
4.4s-0.8 s
Calculated
4.7s-0.5 s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
15.3L/100 km15.4mpg US18.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.8s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.3s-1.0 s
Calculated
12.7s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
281hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
243hp/t182kW/t110hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
406Nm/t272lb-ft/ton
Calculated
354Nm/t237lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
262Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
550km342mi
Calculated
550km342mi
Calculated
550km342mi
Calculated
550km342mi
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
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
1,490mm59in
Rear track
1,495mm59in
1,495mm59in
1,495mm59in
1,495mm59in
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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2) 364 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1) 330 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 280 hpPowerTorque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2) 364 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1) 330 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 280 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hp5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hp5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hp5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp5,600 rpm4,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.0 s
4.4 s
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.9 s
12.5 s
13.7 s
16.8 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.7 s
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.0 s
8.3 s
8.5 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
10.5 s
10.8 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
12.7 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
199 km/h
124 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hp has 140 hp more than Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 280 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 280 hp and Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hp: 140 hp (104 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hp and Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 280 hp: 1.2 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2) 364 hp and Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1) 330 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hp
420 hp
313 kW
4.2 s
298 km/h
185 mph
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hp
364 hp
271 kW
4.6 s
286 km/h
178 mph
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hp
330 hp
246 kW
4.9 s
278 km/h
173 mph
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
280 hp
209 kW
5.4 s
255 km/h
158 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 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 STI 2.5280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.2 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hp
Power
364 hp
271 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
278 km/h
173 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.2 s
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
4.9 s
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
5.4 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 STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hp
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hp
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
SubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3)420 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2)364 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1)330 hpSubaruImpreza IIFacelift 2005WRX STI 2.5280 hp
Power
420 hp
313 kW
364 hp
271 kW
330 hp
246 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
529 Nm
390 lb-ft
478 Nm
353 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.4 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
286 km/h
178 mph
278 km/h
173 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
1,495 kg
3,296 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 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
550 km
342 mi
550 km
342 mi
550 km
342 mi
550 km
342 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
281 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
243 hp/t
182 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
187 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 2) 364 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 1) 330 hpSubaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 280 hp
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km19.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi30.70 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,861 LC/year2,861 LC/year2,861 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru Impreza II Facelift 2005 WRX STI 2.5 (Stage 3) 420 hp

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 78 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 37 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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