Subaru WRX VS Honda Civic SI Coup

**yuichi** · February 12th, 2007 04:39 PM

got inspired by the 2.0 Civic vs WRX thread, but its really a mismatch so have to bring in the Civic SI Coupe VS WRX. i dont have technical data at hand now, inputs please.

**mazdamazda** · February 12th, 2007 04:53 PM

My answer is in my signature.

:lol:

**Jun aka Pekto** · February 12th, 2007 05:12 PM

I like turbos. So the WRX would seem like a natural choice. But, the Si isn't without it's charm. I like the Si's looks much better than the WRX.

Also, while AWD is better than FWD, AWD is also potentially more expensive to maintain farther down the road.*

It's kind of the same reasoning I had for picking a FWD 91 Laser Turbo vs an AWD 91 Eagle Talon TSi AWD/Eclipse GSX. The FWD Laser was also 300 lbs lighter than the AWD Talon. But, that wouldn't apply to disimilar cars like in this thread.

* With a FWD car, the strain is on the tires. With an AWD car, the strain is on the AWD system.

**alwayz_yummy** · February 12th, 2007 06:35 PM

dagdagan pa natin ng mazdaspeed 3..meron nang import dito...from standout motors..nandun parin ung 06 usdm-fd civic SI

**yuichi** · February 12th, 2007 07:00 PM

WRX - 2.5 Boxer engine, 5-speed, 230hp/5,600rpm, 32.6kgm/3,600rpm of torque, AWD and its Turbo, 0-100kph in 5.5sec

Civic SI - 2.0 K20z3 engine, 197hp/7,800rpm, 6-speed, 138lb/ft /6,800rpm of torque, FWD with Limited Slip Differential, non-turbo, 0-100pkh in 5.8sec

power/acceleration - WRX
exterior - both, depends on your taste. WRX looks aggressive while the Si is ***ier.
interior - i'll go for the SI plus its a bit bigger, though 2nd row is tight i think.
price - in phil, WRX is P1.73M while SI is P2M(gray market).
maintenance - SI, daming casa ng Honda dyan
fuel consumption - WRX would be a gazzler coz of the turbo. heard that SI has a really descent consumption.

to me....i like WRX for its power and AWD, but SI has better interior.
looks is just the same though they differ.

**kyle618** · February 12th, 2007 07:43 PM

wrx ako with kung phil prices (1.7 vs 2.1) pero kahit sa states id get the wrx iba ang turbo + awd.

**alwayz_yummy** · February 12th, 2007 08:52 PM

rally car vs. track car...

nga pala, ung new wrx may central diff loc na may manual over-ride(you can shift the power to either front or rear wheels!

**niky** · February 13th, 2007 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by alwayz_yummy

rally car vs. track car...

nga pala, ung new wrx may central diff loc na may manual over-ride(you can shift the power to either front or rear wheels!

Only a percentage. I think it's a maximum of 60% rear bias (I think... not owning a WRX, I can't be sure).

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The Si has the edge in looks, comfort, fuel economy and refinement... the WRX has the edge in raw power, speed and grip. While the Civic suffers the vagaries of electric steering, the WRX doesn't have the best handling amongst road-going rally rockets, either, unless it has the SI-Drive variable center differential, which I'm not sure is available on our entry level WRXs.

My answer? Give me a Miata hardtop, any day. It's slower than either car, but you can have fun in it at much slower speeds.

**HyBrideVo** · February 13th, 2007 07:43 AM

Originally Posted by niky

Only a percentage. I think it's a maximum of 60% rear bias (I think... not owning a WRX, I can't be sure).

WRX's doesn't have DCCD. Only the STi
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The Si has the edge in looks, comfort, fuel economy and refinement... the WRX has the edge in raw power, speed and grip. While the Civic suffers the vagaries of electric steering, the WRX doesn't have the best handling amongst road-going rally rockets, either, unless it has the SI-Drive variable center differential, which I'm not sure is available on our entry level WRXs.

SI-Drive - Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE ) enables three distinctively different modes of vehicle performance characteristics by regulating the engine control unit (ECU), the automatic transmission control unit (if equipped), and by fine-tuning the electronically controlled throttle. Operated by the driver from a rotary dial mounted on the center console, this three-mode performance management system controls engine variables to deliver a range of acceleration characteristics. SI-DRIVE is like having three engines in one. So it's an engine mangement system not DCCD.

Originally Posted by alwayz_yummy

nga pala, ung new wrx may central diff loc na may manual over-ride(you can shift the power to either front or rear wheels!

It's still split * 50/50. And nope it doesn't have DCCD. Only the STi has DCCD (driver controlled center diff).

My cousin has an 06 WRX and it's far way better than his previously wrecked RSX-S which we all know has the same engine as the 06 Si (except for electronic throttle and some stuff). I'd take the looks of the Si over the Rex but bang for the buck performance i would take the Rex over the Si anyday.

**rusem** · February 13th, 2007 09:34 AM

*HyBrideVo

nice avatar!

**alwayz_yummy** · February 13th, 2007 10:51 AM

sti pala...nakita ko sa topgear kasi, ung babae nilang tester ang nag-drive(impreza vs forester sti)

**rayban7g** · February 15th, 2007 10:38 AM

hmmm, tricky choice?!?

I'd go for both na nga lang!

**Si 06** · February 15th, 2007 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by alwayz_yummy

dagdagan pa natin ng mazdaspeed 3..meron nang import dito...from standout motors..nandun parin ung 06 usdm-fd civic SI

Auto Express Banawe meron din Mazdaspeed 3 Turbo Blue

**inchcockie** · February 15th, 2007 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by yuichi

price - in phil, WRX is P1.73M while SI is P2M(gray market).

correct me if i'm wrong, but i seem to recall that the sticker price for local brand new WRX subarus are 2.2M? i've seen the subaru pricelists on another forum.

**Horsepower** · February 15th, 2007 11:27 AM

If im not mistaken, the 2.2M Subie is the WRX STI Brembo and BBS. Sa WRX STi ako, rally proven na.

although kung may Citroën XSara or C4, Ok din yung mga yun.

**3sgTe** · February 15th, 2007 10:49 PM

asa pa civic with the new wrx... hehehe subaru roars!!:superman::car:

**yuichi** · February 16th, 2007 05:03 PM

watch these....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22x3Juq-PXo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8224wdF9Rw

**bunge** · February 16th, 2007 05:26 PM

OT:

Sa palagay ko dapat nyong isama na rin ang Yaris sa comparison.

**Jun aka Pekto** · February 18th, 2007 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by bunge

OT:

Sa palagay ko dapat nyong isama na rin ang Yaris sa comparison.

The Civic Si is performance/sports tuned compared to regular Civics. So, it can still be compared to a WRX up to a point. The Yaris, on the other hand, is a pure econobox. I'd leave it out. The Mazdaspeed 3 is more appropriate since it sits somewhere between a WRX and a Civic Si.

**empy** · February 18th, 2007 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by bunge

OT:

Sa palagay ko dapat nyong isama na rin ang Yaris sa comparison.

Yaris vs WRX vs Bugatti Veyron

that my friend is a tough comparison! :headache:

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