Subaru Impreza WRX STi (2001 – 2003) vs Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 265 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.8 s against 5.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 253 km/h against 238 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,400 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,455 mm, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 51 mm longer than the Subaru Impreza WRX STi.
| Specification |
Subaru
Impreza WRX STi
2001 – 2003
|
Mitsubishi
Lancer Evolution
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2003 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 265 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 382 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.5 s | 4.8 s |
| Top speed | 238 km/h | 253 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,404 mm | 4,455 mm |
| Width | 1,730 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,525 mm | 2,624 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,470 kg | 1,400 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.