Subaru Impreza WRX STi vs Porsche Boxster S

Picture of Porsche Boxster S (986 260 PS)
Picture of Subaru Impreza WRX STi (GDB 280 PS)
Category Porsche Boxster SImpreza WRX STi
Max power (ps / bhp) 260 / 256280 / 276
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 310 / 229392 / 289
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1345 / 29651465 / 3230
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 193 / 191191 / 189
Average price €54,000€35,000

Acceleration

Speed & distance Porsche Boxster SImpreza WRX STi
0 - 80 kph 4.1 s3.6 s
0 - 100 kph 5.6 s5.3 s
0 - 120 kph 7.8 s7.5 s
0 - 140 kph 10.4 s10.1 s
0 - 160 kph 13.5 s13.1 s
0 - 200 kph 21.3 s21.9 s
1000 m 25.4 s24.5 s
60 - 100 kph (4) 6.6 s5.2 s
60 - 100 kph (5) 8.3 s8.6 s
80 - 120 kph (5) 8.4 s5.1 s
80 - 120 kph (6) 11.4 s12.5 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 15.7 s16.4 s
Est. 0 - 60 mph 5.2 s5.1 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.7 s @ 88.2 mph9.7 s @ 88.2 mph
1/4 mile 13.9 s13.1 s

General performance

Category Porsche Boxster SImpreza WRX STi
Top speed 266 kph (165 mph)255 kph (158 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.56 g (6 m/s²)0.57 g (6 m/s²)
100 kph - 0 36 m (119 ft)36 m (119 ft)

Summary

Category Porsche Boxster SImpreza WRX STi
Track Performance 684693
Straight line speed 16941922
Total 23782614

Verdict

Impreza WRX STi is the fastest by a small margin.

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BR2+  11y ago

STI Hands down, No competition. Those good looks, More comfortable, Much better sounding, I LOVE that Subaru F4 Flat Rumble, Fun gearbox, Easier everything. And better in the wet. This Boxster is nice, But Impreza all the way.


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Shaggy  11y ago

@ Viking: It doesn't snow much here In Georgia, but it did last week. Someone at work has a Subaru Impreza WRX.


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Viking  11y ago

I also prefer the Porsche. If I lived where snow was a problem the WRX STi would be nice and useful, but since it doesn't snow here I can enjoy mid-engine rear drive fun year round. :)


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Shaggy  11y ago

I prefer Porsche!


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Piorun  11y ago

BoxsterS not too much faster but much more expensive.