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2019 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2018

What's new for 2019.

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.0-liter DIT SUBARU BOXER
  • New engine: 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER
  • Top horsepower up from 305 to 310 hp

Trims

5 configurations

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2019 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
268
City MPG
21
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.0-liter 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
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Low-profile trunk spoiler
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Rear-Vision Camera

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

5 of 5 trims
2019 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)21 / 27 / 2321 / 27 / 2321 / 27 / 2317 / 22 / 1917 / 22 / 19
Horsepower268 hp268 hp268 hp310 hp310 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWD
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed close-ratio manual6-speed close-ratio manual
Name2.0-liter DIT SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DIT SUBARU BOXER2.0-liter DIT 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––
Horsepower268268268310310
Horsepower RPM56005600560060006000
Torque lb ft258258258290290
Torque RPM20002000200040004000
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required; 93 octane recommendedPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required; 93 octane recommended
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
City MPG2121211717
Highway MPG2727272222
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
Wheel size (in)1718181919
Wheel materialaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloyaluminum-alloy
Wheel finishDark grayDark grayDark grayDark grayDark gray
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYes
Rear cross traffic alert––––Yes
Lane change assist––––Yes
Blind spot detection––––Yes
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYes
Active Torque VectoringYesYesYesYesYes
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYesYesYes
Low-profile trunk spoilerYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheelYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYes
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYes--
Halogen fog lights-YesYes--
All-Weather Package (heated front seats, mirrors, wiper de-icer)-YesYes--
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes--
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYes--
LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)--Yes--
LED fog lights--Yes--
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start--Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes--
10-way power adjustable driver's seat--Yes--
STARLINK Safety Plus enabled--Yes--
Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) All-Wheel Drive---YesYes
Front and rear limited-slip differentials---YesYes
Brembo performance braking system---YesYes
High-performance STI sport-tuned suspension---YesYes
19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels---YesYes
STI trunk spoiler---YesYes
Ultrasuede/leather-trimmed upholstery---YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control---YesYes
Recaro performance-design front seats----Yes
8-way power adjustable driver's seat----Yes
Harman Kardon 440-watt premium audio system----Yes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist----Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation----Yes