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2011 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2010

What's new for 2011.

Trims

  • New: Limited, STI Limited

Powertrain

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

Trims

5 configurations

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2011 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
265
City MPG
19
Highway MPG
25
Engine
2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
265 hp
Torque
244 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
City / highway MPG
19 / 25
Seating
–
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • STI rear spoiler (5-door)
  • Automatic climate control
  • 6-speaker audio system with iPod control
  • Bluetooth wireless phone and audio streaming
  • Carbon Black Checkered Cloth upholstery
  • Projector low-beam headlights
  • L.E.D. taillights (5-door)
  • Aluminum-alloy pedal covers

The trims, side by side.

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

5 of 5 trims
2011 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2117 / 22 / 1917 / 22 / 19
Horsepower265 hp265 hp265 hp305 hp305 hp
Seating capacity-----
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist5-speed manual with Incline Start AssistClose ratio 6-speed manualClose ratio 6-speed manual
Name2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-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 opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2.52.52.52.52.5
Aspirationturbochargedturbochargedturbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
Horsepower265265265305305
Horsepower RPM60006000600060006000
Torque lb ft244244244290290
Torque RPM40004000400040004000
Compression ratio8.4:18.4:18.4:18.2:18.2:1
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required93 octane recommended93 octane recommended
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
City MPG1919191717
Highway MPG2525252222
Combined MPG2121211919
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Length (in)180.3180.3180.3180.3180.3
Width (in)70.770.770.770.770.7
Height (in)58.158.158.158.158.1
Wheelbase (in)103.3103.3103.3103.3103.3
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Wheel size (in)1717171818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyBBS aluminum-alloy
Wheel finishgray finishgray finishgray finishhigh-luster finishhigh-luster finish
Tire spec235/45 R17 summer-performance235/45 R17 summer-performance235/45 R17 summer-performance245/40 R18 summer-performance245/40 R18 summer-performance
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Vdc standardYesYesYesYesYes
Traction controlYesYesYesYesYes
Brake assistYesYesYesYesYes
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYesYesYes
STI rear spoiler (5-door)YesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYes
6-speaker audio system with iPod controlYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth wireless phone and audio streamingYesYesYesYesYes
Carbon Black Checkered Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYes
Projector low-beam headlightsYesYesYesYesYes
L.E.D. taillights (5-door)YesYesYesYesYes
Aluminum-alloy pedal coversYesYesYesYesYes
Trunk spoiler (sedan)-YesYes--
Fog lights-YesYes-Yes
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes-Yes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYes--
High-intensity discharge (HID) low-beam headlights--Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes-Yes
Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) AWD---YesYes
Brembo performance braking system---YesYes
Recalibrated sport-tuned performance suspension---YesYes
Inverted-strut-type front suspension---YesYes
SI-DRIVE performance management system---YesYes
STI trunk spoiler (sedan)---YesYes
HID low-beam headlights---YesYes
Alcantara/leather-trimmed upholstery---YesYes
All-Weather Package---YesYes
Footwell illumination lighting---YesYes