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Auto Focus | Head to Head: Subaru WRX STi Vs Honda Civic Type R

2,779 views · Published 18 August 2018 · 4:58 · Indexed 28 October 2026

Channel: Auto Focus · 2018 · Autos & Vehicles

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In this week’s Head-to-Head, we put into competition two cars that both have proven their capabilities on the road over the years: the Subaru WRX STiand the Honda Civic Type R. As we pit them against each other, we will see upclose how they differ or where they meet when it comes to similarities. Watch this.
First things first: let’s check out what’s under the hood of our featured cars in this week’s Head-to-Head.
The WRX STI is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged 4-Cylinder gasoline Boxer Engine that produces 296 horsepower and 407 Newton meters of torque. It comes with a 6-speed manual transmission that gives the car an endless performance potential. Meanwhile, powering the Type R is an Earth Dreams Technology 2.0-liter VTEC turbo engine that produces 310 horsepower and 400 Newton meters of torque. The figures dance around the same level with only a little difference. However, the Type R is likewise coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission with Rev-Match Control System.
For the suspension setup, the WRX STI and the Type R have different layouts. The WRX STI uses a 4-wheel independent suspension with aluminum front lower control arms, and a double wishbone rear suspension, while the Type R uses MacPherson with Dual Axis Strut in the front and a Multi-Link in the rear. Type R’s is matched with an advanced suspension systems like the Adaptive Damper System and Agile Handling Assist that offer added confidence at every turn, but both cars rely on precise setups so there’s no worry about that.
Next up: the exteriors.
For the exterior look, the WRX STI is equipped with various aesthetic designs. The refreshed design is obviously inspired by the Impreza, except the front-end has been given a restyled grille, an aggressive fascia which complements the car’s wide 4-door sedan body, and LED steering responsive headlights, and 18-inch alloy wheels.Meanwhile, the outside look of the Type R is highlighted by its front and rear bumpers that use Carbon Fiber Effect splitter and diffuser with these red horizontal accents. On its side, its 20-inch aluminum wheels are also accentuated with a red line. The front grille, which carries the LED Headlights and Fog lights, has the ‘H’ badge which further adds to the identity of the Type R.
After checking out the outside, let’s now hop in the inside and see what’s in store.
Going inside, the materials used in the interiors of the WRX STI are prominent, as well as the updated trim on the dash and doors. It comes with a powered driver’s seat, andthe seats are wrapped in Alcantara upholstery. On the other hand, the Type R has the Type R Spec Bucket Seats for the front seats. Meanwhile, the rear seats have a 60:40 Split or Folding configuration. 
When it comes to the cars’ infotainment system, the WRX STI is handled by a 6-speaker setup and an infotainment touchscreen with Bluetooth, AUX, iOs, and voice command capability. Meanwhile, the Type R is equipped with 7" Touchscreen Advanced Display Audio with Navigation, Bluetooth Connectivity, HDMI Port, USB Ports and Apple Connectivity. These are supported by 8 speakers.
Safety-wise, the WRX STI has the camera-based EyeSightthat incorporates pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist andlane-departure warning. It comes in a package with navigation, lane-change assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot detection. It is also equipped with 7 airbags, Anti-Lock Brakes System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution.
Meanwhile, the Type R comes with the standard safety and security features. Among these features are the driver and front passenger airbags, side curtain airbags, Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Vehicle Stability Assist, and Hill Start Assist.
Additionally, the Type R is equipped with a titanium shift knob and easy-to-reach controls which allows the driver to operate the Auto Brake Hold, Electric Parking Brake and Three-Mode Drive System shift easily.
That was the Subaru WRX STi and the Honda Civic Type R, in this week’s Head-to-Head.

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