BMW 3 Series vs Subaru WRX STI
Overview | |
MSRP$43,800 | MSRP$37,245 |
Average price$22,093 | Average price$30,356 |
Listings9468 | Listings812 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryBMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | |
Reviews SummaryA performance sedan is an ideal blend of fun and functionality. It’s similar to hot hatchbacks, like the Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf R, or Hyundai Veloster N. They offer performance and practicality, and do it at a relatively affordable price. But there’s not just one tier of performance. Like selecting fuel at the pump, there are levels. And for every level you go up in performance, it becomes more of a commitment. Such is the way of the 2021 Subaru WRX STI, a performance sedan that will put a smile on your face, but it’s also a bit of a lifestyle choice. The WRX STI was last redesigned for the 2015 model year, and though it received some infotainment updates for the 2019 model year, it is a somewhat dated car. It's still based on the previous-generation Subaru Impreza platform, in fact. Automakers tend to let their performance offerings linger a bit longer before a redesign, however. And just as the Golf R is to the VW GTI or the Type R is to the Civic Si, the STI is a level up from the Subaru WRX. So does the STI offer enough performance to warranty selecting it over the standard WRX, or other sporty compacts for that matter? Read on to find out. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 310 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 310 hp H4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower310 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3536 lbs | Curb Weight3450 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height58.1 in |
Length185.9 in | Length180.9 in |
Width81.4 in | Width79.5 in |
Wheelbase112.2 in | Wheelbase104.3 in |
Maximum Payload829 lbs | Maximum Payload959 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,800 | $37,245 |
Average price | $22,093 | $30,356 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 8.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.8 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever. | A performance sedan is an ideal blend of fun and functionality. It’s similar to hot hatchbacks, like the Volkswagen GTI, Volkswagen Golf R, or Hyundai Veloster N. They offer performance and practicality, and do it at a relatively affordable price. But there’s not just one tier of performance. Like selecting fuel at the pump, there are levels. And for every level you go up in performance, it becomes more of a commitment. Such is the way of the 2021 Subaru WRX STI, a performance sedan that will put a smile on your face, but it’s also a bit of a lifestyle choice. The WRX STI was last redesigned for the 2015 model year, and though it received some infotainment updates for the 2019 model year, it is a somewhat dated car. It's still based on the previous-generation Subaru Impreza platform, in fact. Automakers tend to let their performance offerings linger a bit longer before a redesign, however. And just as the Golf R is to the VW GTI or the Type R is to the Civic Si, the STI is a level up from the Subaru WRX. So does the STI offer enough performance to warranty selecting it over the standard WRX, or other sporty compacts for that matter? Read on to find out. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.5L 310 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 310 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.5L 310 hp H4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 310 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.0 cu ft | 12.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3536 lbs | 3450 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 58.1 in |
Length | 185.9 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 81.4 in | 79.5 in |
Wheelbase | 112.2 in | 104.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 829 lbs | 959 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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