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2008 Subaru WRX

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2008 Subaru WRX

4-door

Horsepower
224
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
25
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
224 hp
Torque
226 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual
City / highway MPG
19 / 25
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Performance-design front seats
  • Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
  • Electroluminescent instrumentation lighting
  • Automatic climate control system
  • 80-watt 4-speaker audio system
  • Projector-beam halogen headlights
  • Functional hood scoop
  • Dual chrome exhaust outlets

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3 of 3 trims
2008 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
4-door
5-door
with Premium Package
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 21
Horsepower224 hp224 hp224 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats
4-door5-doorwith Premium Package
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed manual5-speed manual
Name2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.5
Aspirationturbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectionSequential multiport fuel injectionSequential multiport fuel injectionSequential multiport fuel injection
Horsepower224224224
Horsepower RPM520052005200
Torque lb ft226226226
Torque RPM280028002800
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)
4-door5-doorwith Premium Package
City MPG191919
Highway MPG252525
NoteManual transmission; Automatic is 20/25Manual transmission; Automatic is 20/25Manual transmission; Automatic is 20/25
Combined MPG212121
4-door5-doorwith Premium Package
Length (in)180.3173.8180.3
Width (in)68.568.568.5
Height (in)58.158.158.1
Wheelbase (in)103.1103.1103.1
4-door5-doorwith Premium Package
Curb weight lb314231423142
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)–19–
4-door5-doorwith Premium Package
Wheel size (in)171717
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finish10-spoke10-spoke10-spoke
Tire spec205/50 R17 M+S all-season205/50 R17 M+S all-season205/50 R17 M+S all-season
4-door5-doorwith Premium Package
Brake assistYesYesYes
Abs standardYesYesYes
Vdc standardYesYesYes
Airbags descriptionDual front, front side-impact, and side-curtainDual front, front side-impact, and side-curtainDual front, front side-impact, and side-curtain
Traction controlYesYesYes
4-door5-doorwith Premium Package
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYes
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)YesYesYes
Traction Control System (TCS)YesYesYes
Performance-design front seatsYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheelYesYesYes
Electroluminescent instrumentation lightingYesYesYes
Automatic climate control systemYesYesYes
80-watt 4-speaker audio systemYesYesYes
Projector-beam halogen headlightsYesYesYes
Functional hood scoopYesYesYes
Dual chrome exhaust outletsYesYesYes
L.E.D. taillights-Yes-
Single chrome exhaust outlet-Yes-
Rear window wiper with de-icer-Yes-
Grocery bag hook and 4 tiedown hooks-Yes-
Retractable/removable cargo-area cover-Yes-
Fog lights--Yes
Front lip spoiler--Yes
Aerodynamic side ground effects--Yes
Rear bumper ground effect--Yes
Heated side mirrors--Yes
Windshield wiper de-icer--Yes
Dual-stage heated front seats--Yes
Steering wheel-mounted audio controls--Yes
80-watt 10-speaker audio system--Yes
6-disc in-dash CD changer--Yes
SRS Circle Surround Automotive audio enhancement--Yes