2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2015 Subaru WRX STI
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2015 Subaru WRX STI - Front Left Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2015 Subaru WRX STI - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2015 Subaru WRX STI - Dashboard Comparison2015 Subaru WRX STI
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What is the main difference between Sonata Plug-in Hybrid and WRX STI?
Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the modifications, horsepower, fuel economy, market segment, and ground shadow size. First of all, the 2015 Subaru WRX STI has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, and it gets 21 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Also, the body structure of 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is slightly larger than that of the 2015 WRX STI. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.5 L, Turbo, Man, AWD
MSRP
MSRP
$34,600
$34,495
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
2.5L Flat-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
202 hp
305 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
99 MPGe
17 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
98 MPGe
23 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
99 MPGe
19 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.4 in
70.7 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
180.9 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
58.1 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
104.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.4 ft2
88.8 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
43.3 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
55.6 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.0 in
37.1 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
35.4 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.5 in
54.2 in
Costs
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
2015 Subaru WRX STI
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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