Subaru WRX STI VA or Honda Civic Type R FK8? 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
| Subaru WRX STI VA | Honda Civic Type R FK8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Years | 2015–2021 | 2017–2021 |
| Engine | 2.5 EJ257 turbo boxer four | 2.0 K20C1 VTEC Turbo four |
| Stock power | 305 hp / 290 lb-ft (US) | 306 hp / 292 lb-ft (US) |
Power by stage
| Subaru WRX STI VA | Honda Civic Type R FK8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 305 hp | 306 hp |
| Stage 1 | +10–20 whp | 340–365 hp |
| Stage 2 | ≈320 whp | 360–400 whp |
| Stage 3 | 400–420 whp | 450–550 whp |
| Stage 4 | 650+ whp | 600–650+ whp |
Figures are the tuners' own claims from each guide, on the fuel each tuner states.
Typical parts cost
| Subaru WRX STI VA | Honda Civic Type R FK8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | — | Hondata FlashPro $695 at launch, plus $250 for the computer jailbreak. |
| Stage 2 | COBB NexGen flex-fuel sensor upgrade $980 (RallySport Direct). | — |
| Stage 3 | Blouch Dominator 1.5XT-R turbo $1,996.50 (WRX Daily). | turbos $2,200–$4,800 (27WON, PRL, Full-Race); Exedy Stage 2 clutch £638. |
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 Subaru WRX STI VA reaches 650+ whp and the Honda Civic Type R FK8 600–650+ whp.