The Comparative Analysis :
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF (18 - 20) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14)
€ 34,900

€ 45,400

€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF is 2 inches shorter, 3.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
56.5
73.8
81
58.1
70.7
78.5
73.8 in
Width
70.7 in
81 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
58.1 in
105.1
171.8
103.3
173.8
171.8 in
Length
173.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3333 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.45 %

General
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
RFB
Generation
GH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
276 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
288 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
158 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
12.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.21 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
12.08 lb/hp
11.21 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
30 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
city
17 mpg
36 mpg
highway
29 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
393 mi
Range
362 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
393 mi
362 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
195.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
149.7 kWh
195.2 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.4 cu ft