2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI
To start off, both 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback and 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback and 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback. (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI weights approximately 80 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are all wheel drive (AWD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback. (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback | 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Hatchback STI | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 265 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4415 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2624 mm | 2624 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
