2021 Subaru WRX STI 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
4.8s
- STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler, 310 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 34% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 46 of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | 2.5L | 310 hp | 290 lb-ft | 3,450 lb | 180 | 11.1 | 4.8 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $41,945 |
| AWD | N/A | N/A | 290 lb-ft | 3,450 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed manual | AWD | $37,245 |
| Limited AWD with Low Profile Spoiler | N/A | N/A | 290 lb-ft | 3,450 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed manual | AWD | $41,945 |
| Limited AWD with Wing Spoiler | N/A | N/A | 290 lb-ft | 3,450 lb | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed manual | AWD | $41,945 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L | 1 | 310 hp | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | $41,945 | Base | $2,133 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 4 | AWD | $37,245 | 4.8 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler: 310 hp, 18 mpg, $41,945. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge Charger | R/T RWD | 370 hp | 19 mpg | $39,125 | 5.4 s |
| Kia Stinger | GT RWD | 365 hp | 20 mpg | $39,590 | N/A |
| Chrysler 300 | 300S V8 RWD | 363 hp | 19 mpg | $42,825 | 5.6 s |
| Lexus IS | 350 F Sport RWD | 311 hp | 23 mpg | $42,950 | 5.6 s |
| Cadillac CT4 | 4dr Sdn V-Series RWD | 325 hp | 23 mpg | $44,895 | 5.3 s |
| Genesis G70 | 3.3T RWD | 365 hp | 20 mpg | $46,200 | 4.5 s |
Cheapest 6 of 8.
WRX STI by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Subaru WRX STI: 0.8 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Subaru WRX STI.
| Measure | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2021 Nissan Maxima |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | STI Limited Manual w/Lip Spoiler | SV FWD |
| 0-60 | 4.8 s | 5.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 310 hp | 300 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,450 lb | 3,612 lb |
| hp per ton | 180 | 166 |
| lb per hp | 11.1 | 12.0 |
| MSRP | $41,945 | $37,090 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree