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ENGINE AND DRIVETRAIN
 
WRX and
wrx premium

WRX STI

ENGINE
.2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged
aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally
opposed Subaru Boxer engine
POWER
265 hp @ 6,000 rpm
305 hp @ 6,000 rpm
TORQUE
244 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm
290 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
COMPRESSION RATIO
8.4:1
8.2:1
BORE AND STROKE
99.5 X 79.0 MM
INTAKE SYSTEM
Turbocharger with intercooler. Maximum boost pressure: 13.3 psi.
Turbocharger with high-cross-flow-design intercooler. Maximum boost pressure: 14.7 psi.
FUEL AND IGNITION SYSTEM
Sequential multiport fuel injection. Electronic Throttle Control (ETC). Engine management with integrated self-diagnostics and adaptive driving
habits capability. Direct ignition.
SI-DRIVE performance management system
Not Availalble
Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE) enables three distinctly different modes of vehicle performance characteristics by regulating the engine control unit (ECU) and by fine-tuning the electronically controlled throttle.
TRANSMISSION
Fully synchronized 5-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
Fully synchronized close-ratio 6-speed manual with Incline Start Assist
FINAL DRIVE RATIO 3.90:1 3.90:1
EMISSIONS
Certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV2)

FUEL
 
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FUEL ECONOMY (CITY/HIGHWAY)

18/25 mpg

17/23 mpg

FUEL REQUIREMENT
Premium unleaded gasoline (91 octane) required.
93 Octane recommended (WRX-STI)

SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
 
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CONTINUOUS ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
WRX models utilize a viscous-type locking center differential with torque distribution normally configured at a 50/50-split front-to-rear. If wheel speed differs between front and rear axles, the system helps distribute power to the wheels with the most traction.
DRIVER CONTROLLED CENTER DIFFERENTIAL (DCCD) ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Exclusive to the WRX STI, Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) All-Wheel Drive uses an electronically managed multi-plate transfer clutch and a mechanical limited-slip differential in conjunction with a planetary-gear-type center differential to control power distribution between the front and rear wheels. Featuring manual and three automatic modes, DCCD splits power 41% front and 59% rear. Sensors monitor parameters such as wheel slippage, steering angle, throttle position and braking to help determine torque distribution and direct it to the wheels with optimum traction. DCCD also features a limited-slip helical front and Torsen rear differential.

Stability and Traction
 
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WRX STI
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
VDC electronic stability control utilizes sensors which constantly monitor wheel speed, steering angle, brake pressure, vehicle yaw rate and
lateral g-forces. If VDC detects a difference between the driver’s intended path and the one the vehicle is actually taking, VDC applies braking
power and/or reduces engine torque to help correct vehicle path. Exclusive to the WRX STI, VDC features standard, Off and performance -oriented Traction modes.
Traction Control System (TCS)
VDC also incorporates an all-wheel, all-speed traction control system which senses a loss of traction and applies braking force to the slipping
wheel or wheels as necessary to maintain vehicle motion.


CHASSIS
 
WRX 5 door
WRX STI
STEERING
Engine-speed-sensing variable power-assisted rack-and-pinion. Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8.
Turning circle, WRX:35.4 ft. STI:36.1 ft.
SUSPENSION

Sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension. Front: Strut-type with lower L-arm. Rear: Double wishbone. Front and rear stabilizer bars.

High-performance sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension. Front: Inverted-strut-type with aluminum-alloy lower L-arm. Rear: Double wishbone. Front and rear stabilizer bars.
BRAKES
4-wheel disc, ventilated front.
Dual-piston front and single-piston rear calipers.
4-channel, 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).
Brembo performance braking system. 4-wheel disc, ventilated front and rear. 4-piston front and dual-piston rear calipers. 4-channel, 4-sensor Super Sport ABS with Electronic Brake-force distribution.
Brake Assist
When emergency braking is detected by how quickly the brake pedal is applied, maximum brake pressure is immediately applied.
BRAKE DISCS Front: 11.6 in./Rear: 11.3 in. Front: 12.8 in./Rear: 12.4 in.

WHEELS AND TIRES
 
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WHEELS
17 x 7.0-inch 10-spoke aluminum-alloy. Gray Color
18 x 8.5-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy. High-luster silver finish. Optional 18 x 18.5-inch 18-spoke BBS aluminum-alloy. Silver or gold color.
TIRES
225/45 R17 summer-performance
245/40 R18 ultra-high-performance

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
 
WRX 4-door
WRX 5-door
WRX STI
LENGTH
180.3 in.
173.8 in.
173.8 in.
WIDTH
68.5 in.
68.5 in.
70.7 in.
HEIGHT
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
58.1 in.
WHEEL BASE
103.1 in.
103.1 in.
103.3 in.
TRACK (FRONT/REAR)
58.9 in./59.1 in.
58.9 in./59.1 in.
60.2 in./60.6 in.
CURB WEIGHT

WRX 3,174 lbs./WRX Premium 3,229 lbs.

WRX 3,175 lbs./WRX Premium 3,229 lbs.

3395 lbs.

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
 
WRX 4-door
WRX 5-door
WRX STI
HEADROOM (FRONT/REAR)
40.3 in./37.6 in.
(with moonroof: 39.3 inches/37.5 inches)
40.3 in./37.6 in.
(with moonroof: 39.3 inches/37.4 inches)
40.3 in./37.6 in.
LEGROOM (F/R) SHOULDER ROOM (F/R)
43.5 in./33.5 in.
43.5 in./33.5 in.
43.5 in./33.5 in.
Shoulder room (front/rear)
54.8 in./53.2 in.
54.8 in./53.2 in.
54.8 in./53.2 in.
PASSENGER VOLUME
94.6 cu. ft.
(with moonroof:93.0 cubic feet)
94.6 cu. ft.
(with moonroof:93.2 cubic feet)
94.4 cu. ft.
CARGO VOLUME
11.3 cu. ft.
19.0 cu. ft. (44.4 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered)
19.0 cu. ft. (44.4 cu. ft. with rear seat lowered)

EXTERIOR
 
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WRX STI
Projector-beam and multireflector high-beam halogen headlights
std
std
--
High-intensity discharge (HID) low-beam and multireflector halogen high-beam headlights -- -- std
Foglights -- std opt
L.E.D. taillights (5-door)
std
std
std
Functional hood scoop (feeds turbocharger intercooler)
std
std
std
Front underspoiler std std --
STI-design front bumper with integrated spoiler -- -- std
Aerodynamic side ground effects std std std
Rear underspoiler (4-door) std std --
Rear bumper with integrated diffuser (5-door) std std std
Rear spoiler
std
std
std
Exhaust system with dual outlets (4-door)
std
--
--
Exhaust system with single outlet (5-door)
--
std
--
STI high-performance-tuned exhaust system with quad stainless-steel outlets -- -- std
Body-color side mirrors
std
std
std
Heated side mirrors and winshield wiper de-icer -- std --
Body-color door handles
std
std
std
Two-speed windshield wipers with variable intermittent mode
std
std
std
Single-speed rear window wiper with fixed intermittent mode and de-icer
--
std
std
Power tilt/sliding-glass sunroof -- std --

SEATING AND TRIM
 
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6-way manually adjustable driver seat. 4-way manually adjustable front-passenger seat.
std
std
std
Performance-design front seats with fixed integrated head restraints, embroidered WRX logos and red stitching
--
std
--
Performance-design front seats with fixed integrated head restraints, embroidered STI logos -- -- std
Heated front seats -- std --
60/40-split flat-folding rear seatback
std
std
std
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with cruise control buttons and red stitching
std
--
--
Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons and red stitching
--
std
--
STI-design leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons -- -- std
Leather-wrapped shifter handle
std
std
std
Cloth upholstery
std
std
--
Alcantara/Leather uphostery
--
--
std
Aluminum-alloy pedal covers std std std

CONVENIENCE FEATURES
 
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WRX STI
Power front and rear windows with driver's auto-down
std
std
std
Power side mirrors
std
std
std
Electronic cruise control
std
std
std
Tilt/telescoping steering column std std std
Dual cupholders in center console
std
std
std
Single bottle holder in each door panel
std
std
std
Sun visors with concealed vanity mirrors
std
std
std
Center console with L.E.D. illuminated storage tray and 12-volt power outlets
std
std
std
Illuminated and lockable glovebox std std std
Footwell illumination lighting -- -- std
Grocery bag hook. 4 tiedown hooks. (5-door)
std
std
std
Retractable/removable cargo-area cover (5-door)
std
std
std

INSTRUMENTATION
 
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WRX STI
Analog speedometer, tachometer, coolant temperature and fuel gauges
std
std
std
Sport-design electroluminescent gauges with center-mounted tachometer
std
std
--
STI sport-design electroluminescent gauges with center-mounted tachometer
--
--
std
Gauge needles full-sweep and trim rings illumination on start-up
std
std
std
Digital odometer and automatic transmission (when equipped) shift position indicator
std
std
std
Digital trip computer displaying fuel economy, digital clock and ambient temperature
std
std
std
DCCD and SI-DRIVE modes display -- -- std

AUDIO SYSTEM
 
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WRX STI
4-speaker audio system with single-disc in-dash CD player with MP3/WMA capability
std
--
--
10-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA capability and SRS Circle Surround Automotive audio enhancement -- std std
Auxiliary audio jack
std
std
std
XM® or SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio capability
std
std
std

CLIMATE CONTROL
 
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WRX STI
Automatic climate control system with CFC-free air conditioning and rotary controls for temperature, fan and airflow direction
std
std
std

SECURITY
 
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WRX STI
Keyless entry system with answer-back electronic chirp
std
std
std
Antitheft security system
std
std
std
Engine immobilizer
std
std
std

SAFETY
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ACTIVE
Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
std
std
std
SUBARU BOXER engine
std
std
std
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) std std std
Traction Control System (TCS) std std std
Brake Assist std std std
4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
std
std
std
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
std
std
std
PASSIVE
Dual driver and front-passenger front air bags (SRS)
std
std
std
Subaru advanced frontal air bag system (SRS)
std
std
std
Side-curtain air bags protecting front and rear outboard occupants (SRS)3
std
std
std
Seat-mounted front side-impact air bags (SRS)
std
std
std
Height-adjustable 3-point front seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters.
3-point seat belts at all rear seating positions.
std
std
std
Rear child-safety door locks
std
std
std
Safety pedal system
std
std
std
Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
std
std
std
Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame body structure
std
std
std

Optional equipment
 
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Satellite Radio and Navigation Package:
Touch-screen GPS navigation system with 7" high-resolution L.E.D. screen and auxiliary inputs for portable
multimedia devices, 100-watt 10-speaker audio system with single-disc in-dash CD player, SIRIUS™ Satellite Radio4
and Bluetooth® wireless capability.5 Multifunction screen displaying navigation system information, trip computer
(current and average fuel economy, driving range, ambient temperature, calculator and maintenance indicator).
-- opt --
18-inch BBS 18-spoke alluminum-alloy wheels and foglights -- -- opt
18-inch BBS 18-spoke alluminum-alloy wheels and foglights, touch-screen GPS navigation sytem and 7-inch high-resolution screen and auxiliary inputs for portible multimedia devices, 10-speaker audio system with single-disc in-dash CD player and Audyssey MultiEQ audio enhancement, bluetooth wireless capability, multifunction screen displaying navigation system information and trip computer (current and avarage fuel economy, driving range, calculator and maintenance indicator) -- -- opt

Specifications in this web page are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication, and may change without notice.