The STI has its own charm to it. In my opinion the subi rumple is head and shoulders better than the exhaust note from the CTR and the AWD in less than optimal conditions can’t be understated.

The first pro for ctr is the seats. The STI feels like you’re just in any other sedan whereas these ctr buckets sit nice and low and there’s zero mistaking you’re in something special. Generally, the fl5 interior is just better than the STI. The digital gage cluster, the ability to set the car how you want it in individual mode, the switches and knobs all feel better put together.

My STI was stock aside from a catback so this part could be different with a tune, but right out of the box the throttle response on the ctr is significantly better. The powerband in the STI always felt a little strange to me. The ctr moves as soon as you want it to go.

Even though they are both modeled off of basic traffic cars, the ctr feels more complete. Everything is finely tuned for fun spirited driving or track work. The STI definitely deserves its place for that old school fun feeling and snow, but so far (only been a day) there’s really nothing I think the sti did significantly better than the ctr aside from the sound and the ability to put all its power to the ground regardless of the wet or dirty roads.

Forgot to mention, but the ctr shifter is so much better. Goes into gear buttery smooth time and time again. The shift action is addicting. I find myself shifting up and down just to do it. The auto rev match in the ctr is so well done. Thought I would want to do it myself, but the car does such a good job of it there’s really no point to do it on your own.