Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2003 – 2005) vs Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2003 – 2005): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 265 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 5.9 s. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 244 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 320 kg against 1,425 kg. At 4,491 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 76 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
2003 – 2005
|
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2003 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 – 280 hp | 265 hp |
| Torque | 355 – 392 Nm | 343 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.9 – 6.1 s | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 245 – 249 km/h | 244 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.9 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,415 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,624 mm | 2,525 mm |
| Curb weight | 320 – 1,410 kg | 1,425 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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