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Objective handling numbers Edmunds recorded with the STI and FR-S, both on the same class of tires (extreme performance summer):
2011 STI (Dunlop SP 600 Sport)
Slalom (mph): 70.3
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 0.89
30-0 (ft): 28
60-0 (ft): 112
2013 FR-S (Yokohama Advan AD08)
Slalom (mph): 70.3
Skid Pad Lateral acceleration (g): 1.00
30-0 (ft): 28
60-0 (ft): 107
I've owned both. From a subjective perspective, the FR-S certainly feels more light and agile to drive, and the steering is quicker and offers more feedback. The main advantage for the STI is its ability to put power down early on corner exit, but if you asked me which one handled better, I'd have told you the FR-S easily.
The difference in lateral grip can be explained partly by the tires (the AD08s are stickier), but the FR-S also has inherent advantages the STI can't match. It's lighter, relatively wide and low, and has a much lower CG.
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