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Curb Weight | 3267 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 96.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.8 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 43.3 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 180.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 55.6 inches | ||
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 | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
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 Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | ![]() Used 2016 Honda Civic | ![]() Used 2017 Audi A3 | ||
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| Price | $13,300 | $12,000 | $12,250 | $12,100 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.0 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 39/Hwy 45/Comb 42 MPG | City 31/Hwy 42/Comb 35 MPG | City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | |
| 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 | 193 @ 6000 RPM | 174 @ 6000 RPM | 220 @ 4500 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |