Subaru Impreza WRX STI vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

[Prius]

Subaru Impreza WRX STi
1995-


The SUbaru Impreza WRX performance models launched in Japan and Europe in the 1990s, even though they didn't come to the USA until 2002. While the standard Impreza is just a plain Jane sedan (even though it uses really nice materials) the WRX and WRX STi are the closest to having the WRC rally car in your driveway. Unlike the Evo, the WRX and WRX STi share a lot of sheetmetal. and really the WRX is a lot like the Impreza. For the WRX STi, a regular Impreza grows ground FX, a wing and scoops, and gains a lot of HP, a manuel trans, an dstyling new rims. if the STi is too much for you (it costs 30,000) then the WRX is better, it is more comfortable, it has cupholders, costs a lot less, but still can grab attention.

2005 Subaru Impreza: Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions
4-door sedan 4-door wagon
Wheelbase, in. 99.4 99.4
Overall Length, in. 173.8 173.8
Overall Width, in. 68.1 66.7
Overall Height, in. 56.7 58.5
Curb Weight, lbs. 2972 3024
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 11.0 61.6
Standard Payload, lbs. -- --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 15.9 15.9
Seating Capacity 5 5
Front Head Room, in. 38.6 39.7
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 42.9 42.9
Rear Head Room, in. 36.7 37.3
Min. Rear Leg Room, in. 33.0 33.7
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.



Engines
sohc H4 Turbocharged dohc H4 Turbocharged dohc H4
Size, liters/cu. in 2.5/150 2.0/122 2.5/150
Horsepower @ rpm 165 @ 5600 227 @ 6000 300 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm 166 @ 4000 217 @ 4000 300 @ 4000
Availability Standard1 Standard2 Standard3
EPA city / highway mpg
5-speed manual 23/30 20/27 --
6-speed manual -- -- 18/24
4-speed automatic 22/28 19/26 --
Notes: 1. 2.5 RS, Outback Sport. 2. WRX. 3. WRX STi.

Engine Key: l/cu. in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizontally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.





NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Vehicle crash test information not available at this time.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's crashworthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.


Insurance Costs

Trim Level Average Annual
Insurance Costs
2.5 RS $1,710.00
Outback Sport $1,800.00
2.5 RS Sport $1,800.00
WRX $2,070.00
WRX Premium Pkg. $2,070.00
WRX STi $2,340.00
Outback Sport Special Edition $1,800.00
Average cost for compact car $1,283.00
Use these numbers to compare vehicle insurance rates. Annual costs were determined using actual ratings that insurance companies use to assess premiums. Costs are specific to vehicle make, model, model year and trim level. Personal information is not taken into consideration and could alter the actual premium quoted by an insurer.




Manufacturer's Warranty
Class Years/Miles Comments
Bumper-to-bumper: 3/36,000 --
Extended powertrain: 5/60,000 --
Corrosion: 5/unlimited --
Free roadside assistance: 3/36,000 --
Free scheduled maintenance: -- -- --
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. These offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.


Built In: Japan

Drive Wheels: all-wheel drive




Prius says
"This Subie really sets the bar, and I like it better than the EVo, mostly because it haas the WRX in the middle for people who want attention but cant afford 30,000. I like the idea, perofrmance my Parents are willing to buy"

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution.
1992-


launched in 1992, the EVolution I guess can be called today's Lancia Stratos.
In the Rally course, it is a maen machine, and on the street, it is is still a mean machine. It takes the plain jane boring lancer and grows a huge wing ground FX, turbo, rims and a mean snarl in a package that looks fast when it is standing still and can prove a challenge. it's 4WD makes it a very well ahndling car and very forgiving at it's limits. even though it costs more that the Subie. but oh well, it's like what the night shift at the local Wal-mart says, who cares?

Vehicle Dimensions
4-door sedan
Wheelbase, in. 102.4
Overall Length, in. 180.5
Overall Width, in. 66.8
Overall Height, in. 54.1
Curb Weight, lbs. 2656
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 11.3
Standard Payload, lbs. --
Fuel Capacity, gals. 13.2
Seating Capacity 5
Front Head Room, in. 38.8
Max. Front Leg Room, in. 43.2
Rear Head Room, in. 36.7
Min. Rear Leg Room, in. 36.6
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.



Engines
sohc I4 sohc I4 Turbocharged dohc I4
Size, liters/cu. in 2.0/122 2.4/145 2.0/122
Horsepower @ rpm 120 @ 5500 162 @ 5750 276 @ 6500
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm 130 @ 4250 162 @ 4000 286 @ 3500
Availability Standard1 Standard2 Standard3
EPA city / highway mpg
5-speed manual 27/34 23/29 19/26
6-speed manual -- -- 19/26
4-speed automatic 25/31 22/28 --
Notes: 1. ES, LS sedan, O-Z Rally. 2. LS wagon, Ralliart models. 3. Evolution models.

Engine Key: l/cu. in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizontally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.





NHTSA Crash-Test Results
Test 4-door sedan
Front Impact, Driver 4
Front Impact, Passenger 4
Rollover Resistance 4
Side Impact, Driver 2
Side Impact, Rear Passenger 4

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's crashworthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.


Insurance Costs

Trim Level Average Annual
Insurance Costs
ES $1,350.00
O-Z Rally $1,530.00
Ralliart $1,620.00
Evolution RS $2,070.00
Evolution VIII $2,250.00
Evolution MR Edition $2,250.00
Average cost for compact car $1,283.00
Use these numbers to compare vehicle insurance rates. Annual costs were determined using actual ratings that insurance companies use to assess premiums. Costs are specific to vehicle make, model, model year and trim level. Personal information is not taken into consideration and could alter the actual premium quoted by an insurer.




Manufacturer's Warranty
Class Years/Miles Comments
Bumper-to-bumper: 5/60,000 --
Extended powertrain: 10/100,000 --
Corrosion: 7/100,000 --
Free roadside assistance: 5/unlimited --
Free scheduled maintenance: -- -- --
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. These offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.


Built In: Japan

Drive Wheels: front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive

[Cotterik]

JESUS CHRIST PRIUS!!!! THIS THREAD HAS BEEN POSTED SO MANY TIMES JUST SEARCH FOR IT!!

the previously made thread

oh and prius you say subaru offer the WRX for people who cant afford an sti, have you even tried to research and find out that Mitsubishi sell the Evo 260, 10 grand less, slightly less power.

[IWantAnAudiRS6]

Meh leave the poor kid alone he's just posting his 2 cents when he'll get some attention, not being accused of resurrecting a dead thread.

[spi-ti-tout]

Oh joy Skyline and Evo tied!!

[Acura/subarufan]

what? im the only one who voted for the subie (so far) oh and prius (sorry been looking for excuse to use that)

[Vindesh17]

EVO all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[targa]

repeate......

and also, both engines are listed, at first, as sohc. neither are. and the impreza engine is called an H4?

[illusionest]

the skylines pwn them big time
(hehehe)

[Acura/subarufan]

Originally Posted by targa

repeate......

and also, both engines are listed, at first, as sohc. neither are. and the impreza engine is called an H4?

impreza engine is EJ20 (i think)

[johnnynumfiv]

Autocross: STi
Road Course: Evo


And yes, the STi's motor is an H4 , horizontally opposed 4.

[Prius]

Originally Posted by Cotterik

JESUS CHRIST PRIUS!!!! THIS THREAD HAS BEEN POSTED SO MANY TIMES JUST SEARCH FOR IT!!

the previously made thread

oh and prius you say subaru offer the WRX for people who cant afford an sti, have you even tried to research and find out that Mitsubishi sell the Evo 260, 10 grand less, slightly less power.

the EVO 260 isn't sold here.

[Niko_Fx]

I should merge every STI vs EVO thread, there's at least 5 of them -not including this one-

[targa]

Originally Posted by johnnynumfiv

And yes, the STi's motor is an H4 , horizontally opposed 4.

oh, that makes sense now, i had never seen the flat configuration marked like that

[Wolf03]

Easily the 3rd option for me.

[woodstock827]

EVO.... dun like subaru looks..