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2018 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2017

What's new for 2018.

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.0-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER

Trims

5 configurations

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2018 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
268
City MPG
21
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.0-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER
Horsepower
268 hp
Torque
258 lb-ft
Drivetrain
Subaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission
6-speed manual
City / highway MPG
21 / 27
Seating
5 seats
Wheel size
17 in
Ground clearance
–
Cargo, seats up
12 cu ft
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
  • Low-profile trunk spoiler
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.2-inch Multimedia
  • 5.9-inch LCD color multifunction display
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • Roof cross-bar fixed mounting points
  • 7 airbags

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

5 of 5 trims
2018 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)21 / 27 / 2321 / 27 / 2321 / 27 / 2316 / 22 / 1816 / 22 / 18
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 DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DOHC Direct Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed4-cylinder horizontally opposed
Displacement l2222.52.5
Aspirationtwin-scroll turbocharged with intercoolertwin-scroll turbocharged with intercoolertwin-scroll turbocharged with intercoolerturbocharged with intercoolerturbocharged with intercooler
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection––
Horsepower268268268305305
Horsepower RPM56005600560060006000
Torque lb ft258258258290290
Torque RPM52005200520040004000
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane required)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane required)Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane required)Premium unleaded gasoline (93 octane recommended)Premium unleaded gasoline (93 octane recommended)
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
City MPG2121211616
Highway MPG2727272222
Combined MPG2323231818
Note–Manual transmission; Automatic is 18/24/21Manual transmission; Automatic is 18/24/21––
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Length (in)180.9180.9180.9––
Width (in)70.770.770.7––
Height (in)58.158.158.1––
Wheelbase (in)104.3104.3104.3––
Track front (in)60.260.260.2––
Track rear (in)60.660.660.6––
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Cargo volume seats up (cu ft)1212121212
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Wheel size (in)1718181919
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishDark grayDark grayDark grayDark grayDark gray
Tire spec235/45 R17 94W Summer-performance245/40 R18 97W Summer-performance245/40 R18 97W Summer-performance245/35 R19 89W Summer-performance245/35 R19 89W Summer-performance
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Airbags count777––
Rear vision cameraYesYesYes––
Vdc standardYesYesYes––
Eyesight availableYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detection availableYesYesYesYesYes
Reverse automatic braking availableYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––––Yes
Lane change assist––––Yes
Blind spot detection––––Yes
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYes--
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYes--
Active Torque VectoringYesYesYes--
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)YesYesYes--
Low-profile trunk spoilerYesYesYes--
Heated side mirrorsYesYesYes--
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYes--
Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheelYesYesYes--
SUBARU STARLINK 6.2-inch MultimediaYesYesYes--
5.9-inch LCD color multifunction displayYesYesYes--
Automatic climate controlYesYesYes--
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYes--
Roof cross-bar fixed mounting pointsYesYesYes--
7 airbagsYesYesYes--
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYes--
Halogen fog lights-YesYes--
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYes--
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes-Yes
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYes--
Inverted-strut-type front suspension-YesYes--
LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)--YesYesYes
LED fog lights--Yes--
Keyless Access with Push-button Start--Yes-Yes
PIN-code vehicle access--Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes--
10-way power adjustable driver’s seat--Yes--
Welcome lighting--Yes--
STARLINK Safety Plus enabled--Yes--
305-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter engine---YesYes
Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD)---YesYes
Front and rear limited-slip differentials---YesYes
Brembo performance braking system (6-piston front, 2-piston rear)---YesYes
High-performance STI sport-tuned suspension---YesYes
19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels---YesYes
STI trunk spoiler---YesYes
Ultrasuede/leather-trimmed upholstery---YesYes
Red seatbelts---YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control---YesYes
All-Weather Package---YesYes
Recaro front seats----Yes
8-way power adjustable driver’s seat----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System----Yes
Harman Kardon premium audio system (9 speakers, 440-watt)----Yes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert----Yes