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Over a standing quarter mile on dry asphalt, the Subaru Impreza WRX gets there in 13.61 s — 0.08 s ahead of the Subaru WRX STI.
Watch the run in full — then change the surface, the weather or the distance and run it again.
| Standing start | Subaru WRX STI | Subaru Impreza WRX |
|---|---|---|
| 0–60 mph | 5.27 s | 4.94 s |
| 0–100 mph | 13.23 s | 13.54 s |
| 60 ft | 2.02 s | 2.04 s |
| 1/8 mile | 8.78 s | 8.71 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.69 s | 13.61 s |
| Trap speed | 101.6 mph | 100.3 mph |
Each car is trimmed to its own published figures — 9/10 for the Subaru WRX STI, 9/10 for the Subaru Impreza WRX — so a heavier car can still be the quicker one if that is what it tests.
| Specification | Subaru WRX STI | Subaru Impreza WRX |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2018 | 2009 |
| Power | 304 bhp | 266 bhp |
| Kerb mass | 1,560 kg | 1,443 kg |
| Power to weight | 195 bhp/t | 184 bhp/t |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Engine | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |