Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5vsVolkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

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

Volkswagen Passat (B7)

3.6 V6 FSI

300 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2014

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
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    731 km
    454 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,647kg3,631lb
Gross weight-
2,240kg4,938lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
54.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
182hp/t136kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
213Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
731km454mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,769mm188in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,712mm107in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,551mm61in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume-
541L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSIPowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI6,600 rpm2,400-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
179 km/h
111 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
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
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
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
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
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
1,647 kg
3,631 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
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 and Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI: 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
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5: 1.0 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
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5
583 km
362 mi
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
731 km
454 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
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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/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
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 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
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
5.5 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
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5VolkswagenPassat (B7)3.6 V6 FSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,647 kg
3,631 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 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
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,769 mm
187.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
731 km
454 mi
Trunk score
-
541 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
182 hp/t
136 kW/t
5.5 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 2.5Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5

  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 142 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volkswagen Passat (B7) 3.6 V6 FSI

  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 149 km (92 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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