Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

Name: 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi
Brand: Subaru

EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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EPA MPG: 23 mpg

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The Subaru WRX STi combines racing car-like acceleration and handling with the practicality of a four-door, five-passenger sedan. For the price, the STi is also a performance-car value. Its 300-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine accelerates like a high-performance V8, while delivering reasonable fuel economy (20 mpg), albeit on premium fuel. The STi's handling is nimble. The trade-off is a stiff ride that is jittery but tolerable. There is also constant noise from the engine, drivetrain and particularly, the tires. For less money, you can buy the 230-hp Impreza WRX sedan or wagon. It isn't as quick as the STi version, but it's quieter and has a more comfortable ride.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2004 Sports cars 4/5-seat Ratings

2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi

$ NA

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2004 Audi TT

$4,675 - $8,100

EPA MPG 23 mpg

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2004 BMW 3 Series

$4,050 - $5,400

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2004 Cadillac CTS

$3,075 - $9,175

EPA MPG 19 mpg

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2004 Chrysler Crossfire

$4,975

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2004 Dodge Viper

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Ford Mustang

$3,975 - $15,750

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Hyundai Tiburon

$3,100 - $3,300

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2004 Jaguar XK

$5,425 - $9,200

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Lexus SC

$ NA

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mazda RX-8

$3,100 - $3,150

EPA MPG 20 mpg

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CL

$5,400 - $7,400

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK

$4,400 - $7,300

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse

$3,050 - $3,950

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 22 mpg

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2004 Pontiac GTO

$8,500

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2004 Porsche 911

$13,000 - $28,975

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Toyota Camry Solara

$3,200 - $4,750

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Volkswagen GTI

$3,725 - $4,975

EPA MPG NA

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2004 Volvo C70

$3,325 - $3,525

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

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sedan

2 front, 3 rear

AWD

2-liter 4 turbo (227 hp)
2.5-liter 4 turbo (300 hp)

5-speed manual
6-speed manual

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Model History

2009-2014

2009 Redesign Year

A sporty version of the Impreza, the WRX's turbocharged engine provides quick and effortless acceleration, and the well-tuned suspension delivers a supple ride with agility. Its steering is sharp, but more demanding cornering elicits a bit too much body lean for a sports sedan. The STi is more powerful and much harder riding. It is a fierce performer, although not as agile as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. In later years, the base WRX has STi-like styling and some of the STi's suspension updates.

2002-2008

2002 Redesign Year

One of the better small cars, the Impreza serves up a supple ride and enjoyable handling. Paired with a well-tuned suspension, sharp steering makes the car feels agile and fun to drive. Standard anti-lock brakes and all-wheel-drive provide confidence in slippery conditions. Road noise can grow wearisome on longer trips. Sedans lack a folding seatback, which is a common feature in this class. The rally-racing inspired WRX, with its 227-hp turbocharged engine, and the even more potent 300-hp WRX STi version are a blast to drive. Suspension revisions in 2006 and newer WRXs made handling at the limit trickier; no stability control was available.