Lexus IS (2005 – 2012) vs Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2005 – 2007): specs compared
The Lexus IS is the more powerful of the two, with up to 310 hp against 280 hp. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.4 s against 5.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 230 km/h. The Lexus IS uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 10.9 L/100 km. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is the lighter car, from 1,470 kg against 1,570 kg. At 4,575 mm, the Lexus IS is 110 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
Lexus
IS
2005 – 2012
|
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2005 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2012 | 2005 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 177 – 310 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 251 – 400 Nm | 392 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.6 – 8.9 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 215 – 230 km/h | 254 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 – 9.8 L/100 km | 10.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,575 mm | 4,465 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,425 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,570 – 1,599 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.