2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium 4-dr vs. 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 5-dr
To start off, both 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium 4-dr and 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 5-dr were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium 4-dr and 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 5-dr are equipped with a 2,500 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 261 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 5-dr weights approximately 25 kg more than 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium 4-dr.
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, both vehicles can yield 331 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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| 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium 4-dr | 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 5-dr | |
| Make | Subaru | Subaru |
| Model | Impreza | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4415 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1475 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2625 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
