Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5vsSubaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

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 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2007-2011
VS

Subaru Legacy V

2.5 GT

265 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,505 kg
    3,318 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
300hp224kW
265hp198kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
20.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
168hp/t125kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
222Nm/t149lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,735mm186in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,780mm70in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,505mm59in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,750mm108in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,555mm61in
Trunk volume-
486L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GTPowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT5,600 rpm2,000-5,200 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
20.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
169 km/h
105 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 has 35 hp more than Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
1,577 kg
3,477 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
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.55.2 s
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT6.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 and Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT: 1.0 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
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
265 hp
198 kW
6.2 s
245 km/h
152 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/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5SubaruLegacy V2.5 GT
Power
300 hp
224 kW
265 hp
198 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Length
4,735 mm
186.4 in
Height
1,505 mm
59.3 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
-
Trunk score
-
486 L
17.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
168 hp/t
125 kW/t
6.0 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
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 72 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Subaru Legacy V 2.5 GT

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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