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2010 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2009

What's new for 2010.

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged SUBARU BOXER

Trims

3 configurations

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2010 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
265
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
25
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC intercooled turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
265 hp
Torque
244 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (Continuous AWD)
Transmission
5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
City / highway MPG
18 / 25
Seating
–
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
  • Traction Control System (TCS)
  • Projector low-beam halogen headlights
  • Functional hood scoop
  • Aerodynamic side ground effects
  • Performance-design front seats
  • Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel
  • Aluminum-alloy pedal covers
  • 4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD player
  • Automatic climate control
  • Keyless entry system

The trims, side by side.

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"Optional" means the feature needs an upgrade or package.

3 of 3 trims
2010 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
STI
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)18 / 25 / 2118 / 25 / 2117 / 23 / 19
Horsepower265 hp265 hp305 hp
Seating capacity---
BasePremiumSTI
DrivetrainSymmetrical All-Wheel Drive (Continuous AWD)Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (Continuous AWD)Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) AWD
Transmission5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist5-speed manual with Incline Start AssistClose-ratio 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
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
Valvetrain16-valve with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)16-valve with Active Valve Control System (AVCS)16-valve with Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
Horsepower265265305
Horsepower RPM600060006000
Torque lb ft244244290
Torque RPM400040004000
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane)Premium unleaded gasoline (93 octane recommended)
BasePremiumSTI
City MPG181817
Highway MPG252523
Combined MPG212119
BasePremiumSTI
Length (in)180.3180.3173.8
Width (in)68.568.570.7
Height (in)58.158.158.1
Wheelbase (in)103.1103.1103.3
BasePremiumSTI
Wheel size (in)171718
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishGrayGrayHigh-luster silver
Tire specSummer-performanceSummer-performanceUltra-high-performance
BasePremiumSTI
Airbags standardYesYesYes
Abs standardYesYesYes
Brake assistYesYesYes
Vdc standardYesYesYes
Traction controlYesYesYes
BasePremiumSTI
Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYes
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)YesYesYes
Traction Control System (TCS)YesYesYes
Projector low-beam halogen headlightsYesYesYes
Functional hood scoopYesYesYes
Aerodynamic side ground effectsYesYesYes
Performance-design front seatsYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheelYesYesYes
Aluminum-alloy pedal coversYesYesYes
4-speaker audio system with single-disc CD playerYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYes
Keyless entry systemYesYesYes
Foglights-Yes-
Heated side mirrors-Yes-
Windshield wiper de-icer-Yes-
Power tilt/sliding-glass moonroof-Yes-
Heated front seats-Yes-
10-speaker audio system with 6-disc CD changer-Yes-
Steering wheel audio controls-Yes-
SI-DRIVE performance management--Yes
Brembo performance braking system--Yes
Super Sport ABS--Yes
Inverted-strut front suspension--Yes
High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights--Yes
STI-design front bumper--Yes
STI high-performance-tuned exhaust with quad outlets--Yes
Alcantara/leather upholstery--Yes
STI sport-design electroluminescent gauges--Yes
Footwell illumination lighting--Yes