Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5vsSubaru WRX STI 2.5

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

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Subaru WRX STI Hatchback

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011
VS

Subaru WRX STI

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedSedan2014-2017

Comparison overview

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Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.3 L/100 km
    22.8 mpg US
    27.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    583 km
    362 mi
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
255 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
64.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
47.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
271Nm/t182lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
577km358mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,415mm174in
4,595mm181in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume-
460L
Doors
5
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
CO2 emissions-
242g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5Subaru WRX STI 2.5PowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SubaruWRX STI2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5SubaruWRX STI2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
176 km/h
109 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW
SubaruWRX STI2.5
300 hp
224 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
SubaruWRX STI2.5
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 Hatchback2.5
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
SubaruWRX STI2.5
1,500 kg
3,307 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 Hatchback2.5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI2.5
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 Hatchback2.55.2 s
SubaruWRX STI2.55.2 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 Hatchback2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI2.5
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI2.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
583 km
362 mi
SubaruWRX STI2.5
577 km
358 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI2.5
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 Hatchback2.5
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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
SubaruWRX STI2.5
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 Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 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 Hatchback2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
SubaruWRX STI2.5
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 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 Hatchback2.5
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI2.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5SubaruWRX STI2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
255 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
10.4 L/100 km
22.6 mpg US
27.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
583 km
362 mi
577 km
358 mi
CO2 score
-
242 g/km
Trunk score
-
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 Hatchback 2.5Subaru WRX STI 2.5
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK10.4 L/100 km22.6 mpg US27.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km18.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi29.29 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,560 L412 US gal343 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,730 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 6 km (3 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Subaru WRX STI 2.5

  • Is 5 kg lighter
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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