Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2001 – 2003) vs Lexus IS (2001 – 2005): specs compared
The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 214 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.5 s against 8.4 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 1,405 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,501 mm, the Lexus IS is 97 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2001 – 2003
|
Lexus
IS
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2003 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 155 – 213 hp |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 195 – 288 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 8.4 – 9.5 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 215 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | 9.8 – 11.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,404 mm | 4,501 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg | 1,405 – 1,515 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.