Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X or Subaru WRX STI VA? They're rivals, so owners often weigh one against the other. Here's how far each one goes, using the makers' and tuners' own figures from our two guides.
At a glance
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Subaru WRX STI VA | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2007–2016 | 2015–2021 |
| Engine | 2.0 4B11T turbo four | 2.5 EJ257 turbo boxer four |
| Stock power | 291 hp / 300 lb-ft (US) | 305 hp / 290 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Subaru WRX STI VA | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 291 hp | 305 hp |
| Stage 1 | +13% hp | +10–20 whp |
| Stage 2 | 310–390 whp | ≈320 whp |
| Stage 3 | 420–475 whp | 400–420 whp |
| Stage 4 | 806 whp | 650+ whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X | Subaru WRX STI VA | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | COBB Accessport V3 $560 (STM) or the Stage 1 Power Package with a high-flow filter $585 (Patterson Performance Parts). | — |
| Stage 2 | COBB NexGen Stage 2 package $2,595 (COBB), EDO Performance Stage 2 kit $2,396 or an ETS intercooler $759. | COBB NexGen flex-fuel sensor upgrade $980 (RallySport Direct). |
| Stage 3 | Forced Performance Green turbo $2,249, Red ball-bearing $3,249 (MAPerformance) or the ETS turbo kit $5,545. | Blouch Dominator 1.5XT-R turbo $1,996.50 (WRX Daily). |
List prices from the guides, before shipping, import tax and fitting. "—" means that guide has no cost line for the stage.
Where each one ends up
At Stage 4 the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X reaches 806 whp and the Subaru WRX STI VA 650+ whp.