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2012 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2011

What's new for 2012.

Carried over from 2011 with the same trims, engines, power, and fuel economy.

Trims

5 configurations

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2012 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
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • STI rear roof spoiler (5-door)
  • Automatic climate control
  • 6-speaker single-CD audio system
  • USB port/iPod control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Projector low-beam halogen headlights
  • 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
2012 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)19 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2119 / 25 / 2117 / 23 / 1917 / 23 / 19
Horsepower265 hp265 hp265 hp305 hp305 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
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 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 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
ValvetrainActive Valve Control System (AVCS)Active Valve Control System (AVCS)Active Valve Control System (AVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)Dual Active Valve Control System (DAVCS)
Horsepower265265265305305
Horsepower RPM60006000600060006000
Torque lb ft244244244290290
Torque RPM40004000400040004000
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 MPG2525252323
Combined MPG2121211919
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Length (in)180.3180.3180.3180.3180.3
Width (in)70.770.770.770.770.7
Height (in)58.158.158.157.957.9
Wheelbase (in)103.3103.3103.3103.3103.3
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Wheel size (in)1717171818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyBBS aluminum-alloy
Wheel finishGrayGrayGrayHigh-lusterHigh-luster 9-split-spoke
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
Abs standardYesYesYesYesYes
Tpms standardYesYesYesYesYes
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYes
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYesYesYes
STI rear roof spoiler (5-door)YesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYes
6-speaker single-CD audio systemYesYesYesYesYes
USB port/iPod controlYesYesYesYesYes
Bluetooth connectivityYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYes
Projector low-beam halogen headlightsYesYesYesYesYes
Aluminum-alloy pedal coversYesYesYesYesYes
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes-Yes
Fog lights-YesYes-Yes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, heated side mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYes--
Trunk spoiler (4-door)-YesYes--
High-intensity discharge (HID) low-beam headlights--Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes-Yes
Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) All-Wheel Drive---YesYes
Brembo performance braking system---YesYes
SI-DRIVE performance management system---YesYes
High-performance sport-tuned suspension---YesYes
Inverted-strut-type front suspension---YesYes
Alcantara/leather-trimmed upholstery---YesYes
STI sport-design electroluminescent gauges---YesYes
Body-color power side mirrors with integrated turn signals---YesYes
STI trunk spoiler (4-door)---YesYes
HID low-beam headlights---YesYes
18-inch BBS aluminum-alloy wheels----Yes