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Road Tests
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 | 0-60 mph | 5.4 seconds | vs | 9.1 seconds | The Impreza WRX STI's 0-60 time is average for this class of vehicle, but the Cooper is sluggish | ||||||
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| Braking distance at 60mph | 123 ft | vs | 125 ft | The Impreza WRX STI's braking ability is average for this class of vehicle, but the Cooper is quite bad | ||||||
| 1/4 mile | 13.8 s s @ 101.0 mph mph | vs | 17.0 s s @ 83.0 mph mph | The Impreza WRX STI's 1/4 mile time is average, but the Cooper 's is quite bad | ||||||
| Lateral acceleration | 0.93 g | vs | 0.86 g | The Impreza WRX STI has OK cornering abilities compared to the below average Cooper | ||||||
| Top speed | 144 mph | vs | 124 mph | Both have a very low top speed | ||||||
Performance
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| Horsepower | 305 HP @ 6,000 RPM | vs | 121 HP @ 6,000 RPM | The Impreza WRX STI is of average power, but the Cooper is underpowered | ||||||
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| Number of gears | 6 | vs | 6 | Average number of gears | ||||||
| Transmission | Manual transmission | vs | Manual transmission | Both offer a manual transmission, unlike most in this class | ||||||
| paddle shifters | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers paddle shifters | ||||||
| Air compressor | Turbocharger | vs | None | The Impreza WRX STI's Turbocharger lets it maximize power output, quite rare for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.1 lb/hp | vs | 20.9 lb/hp | The Impreza WRX STI has OK performance while the Cooper gives sluggish performance | ||||||
| Drivetrain type | all-wheel drive | vs | front-wheel drive | The Impreza WRX STI's drivetrain is well-equipped for driving off-road or in poor weather, but the Cooper is not | ||||||
| Curb-to-curb turning radius | 36.1 ft | vs | 35.1 ft | Both cars corner comparably to other vehicles in their class | ||||||
Safety Features
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| antilock brakes | Standard | vs | Standard | Both come standard with ABS brakes | ||||||
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| Stability control system | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have electronic stability control | ||||||
| Airbags | 5 | vs | 4 | The Impreza WRX STI has a good number of airbags, but the Cooper is just OK (missing Rear Curtain) | ||||||
| Rear brakes | Disc | vs | Disc | Both have the usual brakes for this class of vehicle | ||||||
| child door locks | Standard | vs | Not Available | Keep kids safe in the rear seat with standard child door locks on the Impreza WRX STI; optional upgrade on the Cooper | ||||||
| Roadside assistance system | None | vs | None | |||||||
Cost
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| MSRP | $34,720 | vs | $20,100 | Inexpensive | ||||||
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| In-city gas mileage | 17 mpg | vs | 29 mpg | The Cooper gets great city mileage, and the Impreza WRX STI gets OK mileage | ||||||
| basic warranty miles | 36,000 mile | vs | 50,000 mile | The Cooper 's %s warranty covers lots of miles, but the Impreza WRX STI's doesn't cover many | ||||||
| basic warranty years | 3 year | vs | 4 year | The Cooper 's basic warranty is long lasting, but the Impreza WRX STI's is very short | ||||||
Luxury Features
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| moon roof | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither offers a sun roof | ||||||
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| power seats | Not Available | vs | Not Available | Neither has a power seat option | ||||||
| keyless entry | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have keyless entry | ||||||
| leather | Standard | vs | Optional | Leather-appointed interiors are available on both; but it comes standard with the Impreza WRX STI | ||||||
Entertainment System
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| Number of speakers | 6 | vs | 6 | Fewer speakers | ||||||
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| Has speed sensitive volume | No | vs | Yes | The Cooper 's stereo cranks the volume to compensate for road noise, but the Impreza WRX STI does not | ||||||
| CD player | Standard | vs | Standard | CD player comes standard | ||||||
| premium radio | Not Available | vs | Optional | Like your tunes? In the Cooper , you can upgrade to satellite radio | ||||||
| Has auxiliary audio input | Yes | vs | Yes | Both have an audio-in jack so you can plug in your own MP3 player to the stereo | ||||||
| Has subwoofer | No | vs | No | Neither has a subwoofer; audio won't have that deep thumping bass sound | ||||||
| entertainment system | Optional | vs | Not Available | It'll cost you to get an entertainment system on the Impreza WRX STI; but it's not available at all on the Cooper | ||||||
Crash Test Ratings
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| Rollover resistance | 4 stars | vs | 5 stars | The better is 1.5x safer than the Impreza WRX STI | ||||||
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| Front driver crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
| Driver side crash test | Unknown | vs | Unknown | |||||||
Practicality
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| Passengers | 5 | vs | 4 | The Impreza WRX STI has lots of passenger seats and the Cooper is OK, too | ||||||
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| Highway driving range | 389 miles | vs | 488 miles | The Cooper has great highway range, but the Impreza WRX STI is very limited | ||||||
| Cargo space | 11.3 ft3 | vs | 5.7 ft3 | The Impreza WRX STI has OK cargo room, while the Cooper has very little | ||||||
| front seats | 55.6 ft3 | vs | 46.8 ft3 | The Impreza WRX STI has roomy front seats, but the Cooper is very cramped | ||||||
| folding rear seats | Standard | vs | Standard | Both have a rear seat that folds down for extra storage space | ||||||
| power outlets | Standard | vs | Not Available | The Impreza WRX STI's standard power outlets will keep your gadgets charged; not available on the Cooper | ||||||
| roof rails | Unknown | vs | Not Available | |||||||
| navigation system | Optional | vs | Optional | Both offer an upgrade to a navigation system | ||||||
| Cupholders | 8 | vs | 3 | The Impreza WRX STI has an absurd number of cupholders, 2 extra in front and 3 extra in rear | ||||||
| front air conditioning | Standard | vs | Standard | A/C for hot summer days comes standard | ||||||
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