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What makes an STI different from a WRX?

What makes an STI different from a WRX?

The biggest difference between the 2016 Subaru WRX and WRX STI comes down to performance and efficiency. Featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged Boxer engine, the Subaru WRX cranks out 268 horsepower; the WRX STI ups this output to 305 horsepower with its larger 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Boxer engine.

What does the STI have that the WRX doesn t?

All WRX and STI models except the base WRX come with heated front seats. STI models use the synthetic Ultrasuede material, while the WRX can be outfitted with cloth, Ultrasuede, or leather. The STI also features dual-zone climate control.

How can I tell if I have a WRX STI?

There are some other tips and clues that help you determine if it is a WRX or an STI, even if the STI does have the wing. The STI will have STI badges on the grill and in the back. It will also have bigger wheels and bigger breaks. The STI also has a distinctive rear diffuser, wich the WRX hasn’t.

What car is better than a Subaru STI?

A more worthy competitor to the WRX could be found in the 2018 Honda Civic Type R, retailing at $35,595. This car offers a 2.0-liter engine with 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, again mated to a six-speed manual transmission.

How much faster is STI than WRX?

Subaru WRX vs Subaru STi

What are the differences? Subaru WRX
0-60 Time and Top Speed Manual: 5.2 Seconds Automatic: 5.7 seconds Top Speed: 155 mph
Rear Spoiler Subaru says the park bench on STi adds 3mph to top speed and increases stability at high speeds. STi can be ordered with the WRX lip spoiler. Subtle

What does STI stand for in Subaru WRX?

According to Subaru Blog, WRX stands for “World Rally eXperimental”. The name apparently arose from a collaboration between Subaru and the British racing team that was instrumental in its development. STI stands for “Subaru Tecnica International”.

What kind of engine does a Subaru WRX have?

The Subaru WRX and WRX STI (previously called Impreza WRX and Impreza WRX STI) have been around for a long time. The recipe for these cars is pretty simple: a sports sedan with a turbocharged engine, manual transmission, and AWD.

What’s the price of a new Subaru WRX?

With the aforementioned differences in features and engine, prices between the two trims differ greatly, as well. The WRX has 3 trim levels, with the base model starting at $29,000, the Premium version from $31,000, and the top of the line Limited version from $33,000.

Why is Subaru WRX called Top Safety Pick Plus?

That’s because the organization gave it its top-level “Top Safety Pick Plus” designation.