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2020 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2019

What's new for 2020.

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.0-liter DOHC Direct-Injection Turbocharged (DIT) SUBARU BOXER
  • New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged SUBARU BOXER

Trims

5 configurations

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2020 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
–
Towing capacity
–

Standard equipment

  • Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Low-profile trunk spoiler
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
  • Roof crossbar fixed mounting points
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera
  • 7 airbags

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

5 of 5 trims
2020 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)21 / 27 / 2321 / 27 / 2321 / 27 / 2316 / 22 / 1916 / 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 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
Aspirationturbochargedturbochargedturbochargedturbochargedturbocharged
Fuel injectiondirect injectiondirect injectiondirect injection––
Horsepower268268268310310
Horsepower RPM56005600560060006000
Torque lb ft258258258290290
Torque RPM52005200520052005200
Fuel typePremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) requiredPremium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required93 octane recommended for maximum performance93 octane recommended for maximum performance
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
City MPG2121211616
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 gray high-lusterDark gray high-lusterDark gray with machine finishDark gray with machine finish
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Eyesight standardNoNoNoNoNo
Rear vision cameraYesYesYesYesYes
Blind spot detection––Yes–Yes
Lane change assist––Yes–Yes
Rear cross traffic alert––Yes–Yes
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel DriveYesYesYesYesYes
Sport-tuned suspensionYesYesYesYesYes
Active Torque VectoringYesYesYesYesYes
Low-profile trunk spoilerYesYesYesYesYes
Heated side mirrorsYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheelYesYesYesYesYes
Roof crossbar fixed mounting pointsYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYes
7 airbagsYesYesYesYesYes
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYes--
Halogen fog lights-YesYes--
Auto-on/off headlights-YesYes--
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYes--
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes-Yes
Welcome lighting-YesYes--
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYes--
Optional Sport Lineartronic Transmission with SI-DRIVE-See conditionSee condition--
Optional Performance Package (Recaro seats, Brembo brakes, moonroof delete)-See conditionSee condition--
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 high-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
STI-design leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel---YesYes
Recaro performance-design front seats----Yes
8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat----Yes
Harman Kardon premium audio system (440-watt, 9 speakers)----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation----Yes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert----Yes
Choice of STI or low-profile trunk spoiler----Yes