Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5vsSubaru WRX STI · Facelift 2018 2.5

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

Subaru WRX STI · Facelift 2018

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-present

Comparison overview

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Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.6 L/100 km
    22.2 mpg US
    26.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.1 L/100 km
    29.0 mpg US
    34.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    566 km
    352 mi
  • Best economy score
    78/100

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,566kg3,452lb
Gross weight-
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
536km333mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
368L
460L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions-
259g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5PowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5: 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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
16.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
255 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
183 km/h
113 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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
300 hp
224 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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
407 Nm
300 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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
1,566 kg
3,452 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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
255 km/h
158 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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.55.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5 and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 and Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5: 0.6 L/100 km.

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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
566 km
352 mi
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
536 km
333 mi

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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 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
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
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
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
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5 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
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.0 s
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
5.2 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
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,566 kg
3,452 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 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
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,595 mm
180.9 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
536 km
333 mi
CO2 score
-
259 g/km
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Is 41 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 30 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5

  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 92 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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