Subaru WRX STI vs. Toyota 86
$37,245
$27,060
Highlights
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$37,245
|
$27,060
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| MPG |
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
310 hp
|
205 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| Displacement |
2.5 L/150
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
310 @ 6000
|
205 @ 7000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
290 @ 4000
|
156 @ 6400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
21 City / 28 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/35WR19
|
P215/45WR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/35WR19
|
P215/45WR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Front Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
19 X 8.5 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
Suspension
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
36 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
4
|
| Passenger Volume |
97 ft³
|
77 ft³
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
42 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
55 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
52 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
35 in
|
30 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
53 in
|
45 in
|
| Wheelbase |
104 in
|
101 in
|
| Length, Overall |
181 in
|
167 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
70 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
51 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
12 ft³
|
7 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,450 lbs
|
2,776 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
16 gal
|
13 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
390
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
110
|
130
|
Brakes
| 2021 Subaru WRX STI | 2020 Toyota 86 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2021 Subaru WRX STI or the 2020 Toyota 86?
The 2020 Toyota 86 is more reliable than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2020 86 versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2021 WRX STI.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2021 Subaru WRX STI or the 2020 Toyota 86?
The 2020 Toyota 86 is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI with 24 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2021 Subaru WRX STI or the 2020 Toyota 86?
The 2020 Toyota 86 is cheaper than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI with a $27,060 starting MSRP versus a $37,245 starting MSRP.
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