Subaru SVX vs Subaru WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$31,120 | MSRP$30,605 |
Average price | Average price$24,313 |
Listings3 | Listings5338 |
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 | |
Engine | Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name | Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space8.2 cu ft | Cargo Space12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3525 lbs | Curb Weight3431 lbs |
Height48.4 in | Height57.8 in |
Length182.1 in | Length183.8 in |
Width69.7 in | Width79.3 in |
Wheelbase102.8 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1189 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Standard Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $31,120 | $30,605 |
Average price | $24,313 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 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 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 26 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 8.2 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3525 lbs | 3431 lbs |
Height | 48.4 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 182.1 in | 183.8 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 79.3 in |
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1189 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
Standard Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | |
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