The Comparative Analysis :
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (17 - 18)
€ 24,000

€ 44,500

€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Jetta 1.6 TDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5.
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
58.3
70
79.5
58.1
70.7
78.5
70 in
Width
70.7 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
58.3 in
Height
58.1 in
104.4
182.8
104.3
180.9
182.8 in
Length
180.9 in
104.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
3069 lb
Curb Weight
3366 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.85 %

General
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
162
Generation
G4
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
EJ25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
104 hp
296 hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
300 lb‑ft
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Performance
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
118 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
▶ REPLAY
29.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.37 lb/hp
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
29.51 lb/hp
11.37 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
22 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
60 mpg
highway
28 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
342 mi
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
759 mi
342 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 TDI
92.5 kWh
206.5 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
406 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Jetta 1.6 TDI
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1043 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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