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2021 Subaru WRX
Compared with 2020

What's new for 2021.

Powertrain

  • New engine: 2.0-liter DOHC Direct-Injection Turbocharged
  • New engine: 2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged

Trims

5 configurations

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2021 Subaru WRX

Base

Horsepower
268
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
27
Engine
2.0-liter DOHC Direct-Injection Turbocharged
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
  • Active Torque Vectoring
  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Low-profile trunk spoiler
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel
  • SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch Multimedia
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Automatic climate control
  • Rear-Vision Camera

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

5 of 5 trims
2021 Subaru WRX · Full trim comparison
Trim
Base
Premium
Limited
STI
STI Limited
City / Hwy / Combined (MPG)20 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2320 / 27 / 2316 / 22 / 1816 / 22 / 18
Horsepower268 hp268 hp268 hp310 hp310 hp
Seating capacity5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats5 seats
BasePremiumLimitedSTISTI Limited
DrivetrainSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDSubaru Symmetrical AWDDriver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) All-Wheel DriveDriver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) All-Wheel Drive
Transmission6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed manual6-speed close-ratio manual6-speed close-ratio manual
Name2.0-liter DOHC Direct-Injection Turbocharged2.0-liter DOHC Direct-Injection Turbocharged2.0-liter DOHC Direct-Injection Turbocharged2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged
Type4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER4-cylinder horizontally opposed SUBARU BOXER
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 MPG2020201616
Highway MPG2727272222
Combined MPG2323231818
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
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
Heated side mirrorsYesYesYesYesYes
Cloth upholsteryYesYesYesYesYes
Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheelYesYesYesYesYes
SUBARU STARLINK 6.5-inch MultimediaYesYesYesYesYes
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integrationYesYesYesYesYes
Automatic climate controlYesYesYesYesYes
Rear-Vision CameraYesYesYesYesYes
18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels-YesYes--
Halogen fog lights-YesYes--
Auto-on/off headlights-YesYes--
Keyless Access with Push-Button Start-YesYes--
All-Weather Package (Heated front seats, windshield wiper de-icer)-YesYes--
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Plus-YesYesYesYes
Power-tilt/sliding moonroof-YesYes-Yes
Welcome lighting-YesYes--
LED Steering Responsive Headlights (SRH)--YesYesYes
LED fog lights--Yes--
Leather-trimmed upholstery--Yes--
10-way power-adjustable driver seat--Yes--
STARLINK Safety Plus and Security Plus enabled--Yes--
Front and rear limited-slip differentials---YesYes
Brembo high-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
Red seatbelts---YesYes
Dual-zone automatic climate control---YesYes
Recaro front seats----Yes
8-way power-adjustable driver seat----Yes
Harman Kardon 440-watt premium audio system----Yes
Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert----Yes
SUBARU STARLINK 7.0-inch Multimedia Navigation System----Yes