The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan STi 2.5 (10 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 49,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.4 TSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
57.4
70.1
78.9
57.9
70.7
78.5
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.4
179.3
103.3
180.3
179.3 in
Length
180.3 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3095 lb
Curb Weight
3340 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.34 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
1K5/1KM
Generation
GH
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
120 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
124 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
25.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.28 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
25.79 lb/hp
11.28 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
45 mpg
highway
28 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
355 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
542 mi
355 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
198.9 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
198.9 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
