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Comparison Tests
Mitsubishi Evolution versus Subaru WRX STi
Specifications and Performance
By John DiPietro
Date Posted 08-05-2003
Dimensions
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Performance
Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions & Capacities
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Mitsubishi Evolution VIII |
Subaru WRX STi |
| Length, in. |
178.5 |
173.8 |
| Width, in. |
69.7 |
68.5 |
| Height, in. |
57.1 |
56.3 |
| Wheelbase, in. |
103.3 |
100.0 |
| Curb weight, lbs. |
3263 |
3263 |
| Turning circle, ft. |
38.7 |
35.4 |
Interior Dimensions & Capacities
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Mitsubishi Evolution VIII |
Subaru WRX STi |
| Front headroom, in. |
39.9 |
38.6 |
| Front legroom, in. |
43.0 |
42.9 |
| Front shoulder room, in. |
54.1 |
52.7 |
| Rear headroom, in. |
36.7 |
36.7 |
| Rear legroom, in. |
36.6 |
33.0 |
| Rear shoulder room, in. |
53.3 |
52.9 |
| Trunk Capacity, cubic ft. |
10.2 |
11 |
Engine & Transmission Specifications
Engine and Transmission
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Mitsubishi Evolution VIII |
Subaru WRX STi |
| Engine type |
turbocharged inline four |
turbocharged flat four |
| Displacement, liters |
2 |
2.5 |
| Horsepower (SAE) @ rpm |
271 @ 6,500 rpm |
300 @ 6,000 |
| Max. Torque, lb-ft @ rpm |
273 @ 3,500 rpm |
300 @ 4,000 |
| Transmission |
5-Speed Manual |
6-Speed Manual |
| Average Observed Fuel Economy |
19 |
16 |
| EPA Fuel Economy City/Hwy, mpg |
18/26 |
18/24 |
Performance
Performance
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Mitsubishi Evolution VIII |
Subaru WRX STi |
| 0-to-60-mph acceleration, sec. |
5.7 |
5.8 |
| Quarter-mile acceleration, sec. |
14.2 |
14.1 |
| Quarter-mile speed, mph |
97.2 |
95.6 |
| 60-to-0-mph braking, feet |
109.8 |
109.8 |
| 600-ft slalom, mph |
N/A |
N/A |
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