The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI DSG (08 - 10) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (14 - 17)
€ 26,600
€ 41,600
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,600
ⓘ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 1.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.6 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
58.1
70.7
78.5
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
78.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.1 in
101.4
179.3
104.3
180.9
179.3 in
Length
180.9 in
101.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3201 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
271 lb
7.8 %
General
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
1K5/1KM
Generation
G4
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 gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAV*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
158 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
137 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 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
20.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
20.26 lb/hp
11.73 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
23 mpg
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
23 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
29 mpg
city
17 mpg
44 mpg
highway
28 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
359 mi
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
534 mi
359 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
197 kWh
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
121.2 kWh
197 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
389 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.4 TSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
