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2016 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2015

What's new for 2016.

Trims

  • Dropped: STI Launch Edition

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
  • New engine: 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER

Fuel economy

  • Best combined MPG down from 24 to 23

Trims

5 configurations

Select a trim to see its specs and equipment.

2016 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
268
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
6-speed manual
City / highway MPG
20 / 27
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Low profile trunk spoiler
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" Multimedia
  • Sport-design electroluminescent gauges
  • 4.3-inch color multifunction display
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • 7 airbags

The trims, side by side.

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

5 of 5 trims
2016 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2317 / 23 / 1917 / 23 / 19
Horsepower268 hp268 hp268 hp305 hp305 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDDCCD All-Wheel DriveDCCD All-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed close-ratio manual6-speed close-ratio manual
Name2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2222.52.5
Aspirationtwin scroll turbochargedtwin scroll turbochargedtwin scroll turbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection––
Horsepower268268268305305
Horsepower RPM56005600560060006000
Torque lb ft258258258290290
Torque RPM20002000200040004000
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane recommended)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane recommended)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane recommended)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane required)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane required)
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
City MPG2020201717
Highway MPG2727272323
Combined MPG2323231919
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Length (in)180.9180.9180.9180.9180.9
Width (in)70.770.770.770.770.7
Height (in)58.158.158.158.158.1
Wheelbase (in)104.3104.3104.3104.3104.3
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Fuel tank gallons15.915.915.915.915.9
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Wheel size (in)1718181818
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyBBS forged aluminum-alloy
Wheel finishDark grayDark grayDark grayDark grayHigh-luster
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Rear vision cameraYesYesYes––
Airbags count777––
Rear cross traffic alert––––Yes
Lane change assist––––Yes
Blind spot detection––––Yes
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYes--
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYes--
Low profile trunk spoilerYesYesYes--
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYes--
Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheelYesYesYes--
SUBARU STARLINK 6.2" MultimediaYesYesYes--
Sport-design electroluminescent gaugesYesYesYes--
4.3-inch color multifunction displayYesYesYes--
Automatic climate controlYesYesYes--
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYes--
7 airbagsYesYesYes--
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYes--
Fog lights-YesYes--
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes-Yes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, mirrors, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYes--
Optional Sport Lineartronic Transmission with SI-DRIVE-See conditionSee condition--
L.E.D. low-beam headlights--YesYesYes
Auto-on/off headlights--Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes-Yes
8-way power adjustable driver's seat--Yes-Yes
Welcome lighting--Yes--
Optional EyeSight Driver Assist Technology--See condition--
Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) AWD---YesYes
Front and rear limited-slip differentials---YesYes
Brembo performance brake system---YesYes
High-performance STI sport-tuned suspension---YesYes
STI trunk spoiler---YesYes
Alcantara/leather-trimmed upholstery with red bolster accents---YesYes
STI sport-design electroluminescent gauges---YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control---YesYes
All-Weather Package---YesYes
High-luster finish 18-inch BBS aluminum-alloy wheels----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0" Multimedia Navigation System----Yes
9 Harman Kardon speakers----Yes
440-watt Harman Kardon amplifier----Yes
Keyless Access with Push-button Start----Yes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert----Yes