Full disclosure, I have a like-dislike relationship with Subaru. I was really impressed when the WRX STi was a SCCA T2 national champion in ’05 and ’06. And Subaru has stayed with the smart decision of standard all-wheel drive and the low center-of-gravity layout of the boxer engine which are definite pluses for safety and handling. A distinctive exhaust note is another aspect of their uniqueness. The WRX is rated at 268hp at 5,800rpm but the CVT (continuously variable transmission), I mean “Sport Lineartronic Automatic”, helps for a quick spool-up of 258 lb-ft of torque at a low 2,000rpm. The WRX is EPA rated at 17mpg city, 23mpg highway and has an MSRP of $31,990. It features an all-new 4th generation of Subaru’s all-wheel drive system. The STI is rated at 305hp at 6,000rpm and 290 lb-ft of torque at 4,000rpm. It is also EPA rated at 17mpg city and 23mpg highway but the MSRP is $35,290. The STI has quicker steering than the WRX, and features a 3-stage power train management system of...