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Subaru WRX STI · Facelift 2018 2.5vsTesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh

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

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Subaru WRX STI · Facelift 2018

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2018-present
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Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    255 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,566 kg
    3,452 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    460 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Power
300hp224kW
287hp214kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,566kg3,452lb
1,741kg3,838lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,178kg4,802lb
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
48.2s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
17.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
15.4L/100 km15.3mpg US18.3mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
165hp/t123kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
258Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
536km333mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
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Length
4,595mm181in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
460L
425L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
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CO2 emissions
259g/km
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Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
17.7 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
113 mph
178 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
300 hp
224 kW
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
287 hp
214 kW

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5 has 13 hp more than Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh.

The biggest power difference is between Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh and Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5: 13 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
1,566 kg
3,452 lb
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
1,741 kg
3,838 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 STIFacelift 20182.5
255 km/h
158 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.55.2 s
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5 and Tesla Model 3 Long Range 75 kWh: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
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 STIFacelift 20182.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
255 km/h
158 mph
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
287 hp
214 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 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
TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Power
287 hp
214 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STIFacelift 20182.5TeslaModel 3Long Range 75 kWh
Power
300 hp
224 kW
287 hp
214 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,566 kg
3,452 lb
1,741 kg
3,838 lb
Fuel consumption
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
536 km
333 mi
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CO2 score
259 g/km
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Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
425 L
15.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
165 hp/t
123 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5
Consumption11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Facelift 2018 2.5

  • Has 13 hp more
  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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