However, that was also the year the car developed transmission issues, Torque News reports. But, although it only had a 5-speed manual, and the hp STI a 6-speed, the base car was actually faster to However, even the sharper-handling STI was comfortable enough for daily-driving, Autoweek reports. To be sure, even these rather reliable Subaru WRX models do have some issues to take note of. Also, as with other turbocharged cars , lugging the engine—high gear, low RPM—is more stressful than downshifting and keeping RPMs up.
The STI was known for some ECU tuning issues causing acceleration hesitation, though this appears to have been rectified. In addition, all and WRX cars can suffer from ringland failure. As Come and Drive It explains, ringlands are the parts on the side of the piston which hold the piston rings. These rings help seal the combustion chamber and control oil flow. However, engines that have been improperly tuned, run on low-octane fuel and generally abused develop knocking issues. When this happens, fuel combusts uncontrollably, which can fracture the ringlands and cause further engine damage.
Because non-STI models had smaller intercoolers, the heat was able to build up more rapidly and dissipate more slowly. This, especially if combined with excessive tuning, degraded the gasket. But, not only did the first-gen car get an STI trim, Subaru offered even more rally-ready versions. The WRX has proven itself on racetracks and rally roads for almost two decades and has been lauded for its residual value by both ALG and Edmunds.
The engine in the STI is a 2. The STI uses a close-ratio six-speed manual transmission with all-wheel-drive. The STI includes limited-slip differentials at the front and rear of the vehicle to ensure that wheels on both sides receive power. The STI also features a driver-controlled center differential that distributes engine torque between the front and rear wheels.
The STI has upgraded quick-ratio steering and sport-tuned performance suspension. STI brakes are six-piston front and dual-piston rear calipers around oversized cross-drilled rotors. As with the WRX, the differences are in interior trim and technology.
Some people find Recaro sport seats to be uncomfortably firm, so be sure to try both before making a buying decision. The STI also features dual-zone climate control. But, overall, interior differences between the two cars are minimal. Because they share the same platform, safety equipment is similar between the two.
Both models include a full suite of standard safety features. Here, the Lineartronic transmission and EyeSight safety package are available. The following advanced features are included:. Automatic high beams and reverse automatic braking are available with the WRX Limited trim.
EyeSight advanced features are not available with the manual transmission STI. The base Subaru WRX trim includes a 6. This unit supports both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, bringing navigation and streaming music to the car. The 7. If dashboard tech is the deciding factor for you, then head for the top of the trim list and buy a Limited. Simply put, the STI has more of everything. It goes faster, corners flatter, and brakes harder.
The STI also includes the driver-controlled center differential. The steering is quicker, and the close-ratio transmission provides better acceleration. But before you dismiss the WRX, remember that the faster car is often less comfortable in the long run. This is especially true if you get the Recaro seats in the STI. Recaro seats have less padding, more bolstering, and can be uncomfortable on longer drives. Further, the WRX has more compliant suspension and will be smoother on bumpy roads.
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