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EPA Passenger | 93.1 cu.ft. | ||
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Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 37.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 180.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.6 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 2700 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 12.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 104.3 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 21 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available |
Horsepower | 268 @ 5600 RPM | ||
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Torque | 258 @ 2000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
If you are looking for an affordable sports sedan with all-weather capability, superb handling, and laudable fuel economy, far be it from us to disapprove of the Subaru WRX. Given its newly available CVT (continuously variable automatic transmission) and added creature comforts, the WRX has become a feasible alternative for non-enthusiasts.
If pure driving excitement takes precedence over straight-line performance, the rear-drive Subaru BRZ or Scion FR-S are worth a closer look. If balancing performance with practicality is more up your alley, the less expensive Ford Focus ST might be the better choice.
![]() Used 2015 Subaru WRX Limited Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2020 Kia Optima Hybrid | ![]() Used 2020 Nissan Altima | ![]() Used 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia | ||
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| Price | $14,450 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $13,200 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | N/A | 4.4 | 4.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.8 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 40/Hwy 45/Comb 42 MPG | City 28/Hwy 39/Comb 32 MPG | City 24/Hwy 33/Comb 27 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 4 years or 50000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 268 @ 5600 RPM | 192 @ 6000 RPM | 188 @ 6000 RPM | 280 @ 5200 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | RWD |