Which is faster?

The Subaru WRX VA is faster — 1.4s quicker on average across 5 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Mazda Mazdaspeed3 BL Mazdaspeed3 BL	Subaru WRX VA WRX VA
Model Years	2010-2013	2015-2021
horsepower	263	268
torque (N_M)	380	350
forced Induction	Yes	Yes
weight (KG)	1,488	1,483
Power to Weight	0.18	0.18
Rank	#285	#282
Tire	80 SPORT MAXX RACE 2 215/45/18	240 SPORT MAXX RT 235/45/17 / 245/40/18
engine Description	MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine	2.0L turbo flat-4 (FA20)
gearbox	6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	FWD	AWD
wheelbase (MM)	2639	2649
width (MM)	1770	1796
length (MM)	4511	4595
height (MM)	1461	1476
0 - 60 MPH	6 SECs	5.2 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	245	249
price MSRP	$ 24,995	$ 26,595
Current Value	$ 10,000	$ 28,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+3.37s	+8.13s

Mazda Mazdaspeed3 BL Mazdaspeed3 BL — Lap Times vs Average

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+11.02s	—	—
141–200	—	+5.26s	+3.85s
100–140	—	—	—
0–99	+6.3s	-9.58s	—

Treadwear/MOD LEVEL	Stock/Light S/L	Medium Med	Heavy/Race H/R
>200	+6.28s	+6.28s	—
141–200	+6.28s	+4.29s	—
100–140	—	—	—
0–99	+7.95s	+7.95s	—

Track Name	Mazdaspeed3 BL Mazdaspe… ↑	WRX VA WRX VA ↑	Diff	Mod ↑	Treadwear TW ↑	Video
Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit)	1:50.8	1:46.65	+4.15	Med / Med	180 / 240	▶ VS ▶
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit (CCW)	1:55.28	1:53	+2.28	Med / Light	200 / 80
Sonoma Raceway (Full)	1:58.37	1:58.3	+0.07	Light / Heavy	80 / 240
Sonoma Raceway (Long)	1:55.76	2:00.1	-4.34	Med / Stock	200 / 240	▶ VS ▶

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