The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 45,400

€ 25,000

€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is 5.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
58.1
70.7
78.5
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.7 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.1 in
Height
56.9 in
103.3
173.8
102.2
168.1
173.8 in
Length
168.1 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.96 %

General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
GH
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
29 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
362 mi
Range
518 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
195.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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