Subaru Impreza WRX STi (1998 – 2000) vs Lexus IS (1998 – 2005): specs compared
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 215 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 8.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 238 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 9.8 L/100 km against 12.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,355 kg against 1,470 kg.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
1998 – 2000
|
Lexus
IS
1998 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2000 | 1998 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 155 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 195 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 8.2 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 215 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | 9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,404 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg | 1,355 – 1,475 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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