Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 · Stage 3vsSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 · Stage 2vsSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 · Stage 1vsSubaru WRX STI Sedan 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 (Stage 3)

450 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2011
VS

Subaru WRX STI Sedan

2.5 (Stage 2)

390 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2011
VS

Subaru WRX STI Sedan

2.5 (Stage 1)

354 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2011
VS

Subaru WRX STI Sedan

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    543 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,525 kg
    3,362 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    295 hp/t
    220 kW/t
    3.4 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
  • Largest trunk
    368 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    70/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 3)450 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
Power
450hp336kW+150 hp
390hp291kW+90 hp
354hp264kW+54 hp
300hp224kW
Torque
543Nm400lb-ft+193 Nm
473Nm348lb-ft+123 Nm
427Nm315lb-ft+77 Nm
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,525kg3,362lb
1,525kg3,362lb
1,525kg3,362lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
45.0s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.5 s
Calculated
51.5s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-6.1 s
Calculated
52.5s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.0 s
Calculated
57.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
12.2s-6.1 s
Calculated
13.7s-4.6 s
Calculated
15.4s-2.9 s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.3s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
295hp/t220kW/t134hp/1000 lb
Calculated
256hp/t191kW/t116hp/1000 lb
Calculated
232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
356Nm/t238lb-ft/ton
Calculated
310Nm/t207lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t187lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
566km352mi
Calculated
566km352mi
Calculated
566km352mi
Calculated
566km352mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
4,580mm180in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,625mm103in
2,625mm103in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
368L
368L
368L
368L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L
60L
60L

Performance charts

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Dyno simulation

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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hpSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 2) 390 hpSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 1) 354 hpSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 300 hpPowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 2) 390 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 1) 354 hp: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 300 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 3)450 hp6,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp6,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp6,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp6,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 3)450 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.2 s
13.7 s
15.4 s
18.2 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.1 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
13.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
202 km/h
125 mph
194 km/h
120 mph
185 km/h
115 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hp has 150 hp more than Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 300 hp.

The biggest power difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 300 hp and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hp: 150 hp (112 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 (Stage 3)450 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hp and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 300 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 2) 390 hp and Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 1) 354 hp, separated by only 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 (Stage 3)450 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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 Sedan2.5 (Stage 3)450 hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 3)450 hp
450 hp
336 kW
4.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
390 hp
291 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
354 hp
264 kW
5.4 s
273 km/h
170 mph
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
300 hp
224 kW
6.0 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 (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 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 STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 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 STI Sedan2.5300 hp
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

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 (Stage 3)450 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
Power
390 hp
291 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
Power
354 hp
264 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
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

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hp 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 (Stage 3)450 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
4.7 s
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.1 s
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
5.4 s
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.0 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 (Stage 3)450 hp
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 3)450 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 2)390 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5 (Stage 1)354 hpSubaruWRX STI Sedan2.5300 hp
Power
450 hp
336 kW
390 hp
291 kW
354 hp
264 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
543 Nm
400 lb-ft
473 Nm
348 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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
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
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
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
566 km
352 mi
566 km
352 mi
566 km
352 mi
566 km
352 mi
Trunk score
368 L
13.0 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
368 L
13.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
295 hp/t
220 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
256 hp/t
191 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
232 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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 (Stage 3) 450 hpSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 2) 390 hpSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 1) 354 hpSubaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 300 hp
Consumption10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Sedan 2.5 (Stage 3) 450 hp

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

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