The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI (05 - 08) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)
€ 21,300
€ 44,500
€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Jetta 1.6 FSI 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 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3366 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.85 %
General
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
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)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
BLF
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
113 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
26.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.37 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
26.26 lb/hp
11.37 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
26 mpg
city
16 mpg
42 mpg
highway
28 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
495 mi
Range
342 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
495 mi
342 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
206.5 kWh
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
130.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 FSI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
