Subaru Impreza WRX STI vs Subaru WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$34,495 | MSRP$30,605 |
Average price$21,938 | Average price$24,263 |
Listings846 | Listings5197 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummarySubaru's image is centered around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in the United States until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's U.S. lineup every since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup includes base, Premium, Limited, and GT trim levels. For this review, we drove the WRX GT, which sits at the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 305 hp H4 | Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 305 hp H4 | Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.3 cu ft | Cargo Space12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight3297 lbs |
Height58.1 in | Height57.8 in |
Length180.3 in | Length183.8 in |
Width70.7 in | Width79.3 in |
Wheelbase103.3 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1323 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,495 | $30,605 |
Average price | $21,938 | $24,263 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Subaru's image is centered around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in the United States until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's U.S. lineup every since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup includes base, Premium, Limited, and GT trim levels. For this review, we drove the WRX GT, which sits at the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 305 hp H4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6000 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 305 hp H4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6000 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.3 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 3297 lbs |
Height | 58.1 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 183.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 79.3 in |
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1323 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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