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EPA Passenger | 96.6 cu.ft. | ||
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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 | 36.0 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 104.3 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
LED Headlights | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 17 mpg | ||
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Highway | 23 mpg | ||
Combined | 19 mpg |
Drivetrain | AWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Manual | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium | ||
Hill Start Assist | Available | ||
Limited Slip Differential | Available |
Horsepower | 305 @ 6000 RPM | ||
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Torque | 290 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 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 STI Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2021 Hyundai Elantra | ![]() Used 2018 Toyota Camry | ![]() Used 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | ||
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| Price | $17,450 | $15,800 | $15,400 | $16,100 | |
| KBB.com Rating | N/A | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.1 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 23/Comb 19 MPG | City 49/Hwy 52/Comb 50 MPG | City 28/Hwy 39/Comb 32 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | N/A | N/A | 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 | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 305 @ 6000 RPM | 139 @ 5700 RPM | 203 @ 6600 RPM | 250 @ 5300 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, GDI, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |