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Curb Weight | 3269 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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Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 27 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 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 |
Anybody can appreciate the powerful 4-cylinder engine and sharp handling of the Subaru WRX, especially with its new continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). And if you’re the type who wakes up at 3 a.m. to watch World Rally Championship races, shouldn’t you already have a WRX STI in your garage?
The Subaru BRZ and its Scion FR-S twin offer a more classic rear-wheel driving experience, while the Ford Focus ST is a bit less expensive. Also, while not as quick, the Volkswagen Golf R is no slouch, and offers a slightly more refined day-to-day driving experience.
![]() Used 2016 Subaru WRX Sedan 4D | ![]() Used 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid | ![]() Used 2016 Honda Civic | ![]() Used 2017 Audi A3 | ||
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| Price | $13,600 | $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 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 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 |