2015 Subaru WRX Full Test Specs

Vehicle

Year Make Model	2015 Subaru WRX Limited 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
Vehicle Type	AWD 4dr 5-passenger Sedan
Base MSRP	$31,085
Options on test vehicle	None
As-tested MSRP	$31,085

Configuration	Longitudinal, front-engine, all-wheel drive
Engine type	Turbocharged, direct-injected flat-4, gasoline
Displacement (cc/cu-in)	1,998/122
Block/head material	Aluminum/aluminum
Valvetrain	DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing
Compression ratio (x:1)	10.6
Redline, indicated (rpm)	6,750
Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm)	6,750
Horsepower (hp @ rpm)	268 @ 5,600
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm)	258 @ 2,000-5,200
Fuel type	Premium unleaded (required)
Transmission type	Six-speed manual
Transmission ratios (x:1)	I=3.454; II=1.947; III=1.296; IV=0.972; V=0.780; VI=0.666; R=3.636
Final-drive ratio (x:1)	4.11
Differential(s)	Front: open, center: viscous limited slip, rear: open (brake-based torque-vectoring front)

Suspension, front	Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear	Independent double-wishbone, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Steering type	Electric-assist, rack-and-pinion steering
Steering ratio (x:1)	14.5
Tire make and model	Dunlop SportMaxx RT
Tire type	Summer performance front and rear
Tire size, front	235/45R17 94W
Tire size, rear	235/45R17 94W
Tire size	235/45R17 94W
Wheel size	17-by-9 inches front and rear
Wheel material	Alloy
Brakes, front	12.4-inch one-piece ventilated disc with two-piston sliding calipers
Brakes, rear	11.3-inch one-piece solid disc with single-piston sliding calipers

Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.)	1.7
0-45 mph (sec.)	3.5
0-60 mph (sec.)	5.4
0-75 mph (sec.)	8.1
1/4-mile (sec. @ mph)	13.8 @ 99.8
0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	5.2
0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.)	2.5
0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.)	4.3
0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.)	6.4
0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.)	8.8
1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph)	14.3 @ 98.0
0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.)	6.0
Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.)	28
60-0 mph (ft.)	110
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph)	70.1
Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON	67.5
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g)	0.94
Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON	0.93
Sound level @ idle (dB)	45.0
@ Full throttle (dB)	73.5
@ 70 mph cruise (dB)	67.7
Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm)	2,500

Acceleration comments	As always, there's nothing subtle about launching the WRX. I prefer to bring the revs to around 5,000 and drop the clutch as engine speed rises toward 6,000. This technique overcomes the car's static intertia most easily. First gear is gone instantly, with only a wisp of wheelspin from the front tires. Second gear needs to be held to redline to hit 60 mph. Otherwise, 0-60 time suffers. I short-shifted 3rd gear around 6,100 rpm, as power falls off noticeably after that. Despite some horrid sounds from its drivetrain, the WRX survives this abuse time and again. And it's darned quick.
Braking comments	Pedal response is nothing special in the WRX, though its stability at full ABS is quite good. No distance or pedal fade during our testing.
Handling comments	Slalom: Wow. This is a very different car from the last WRX, which sacrificed precision for mass-market appeal. This WRX, however, offers immediate turn-in and flat cornering. Its torque vectoring is good at pulling it through corners, even during steady-state throttle. Responses are very, very rapid and keeping the car going where it needs to demands fast hands and rapid reflexes. Skid pad: "Traction" mode proved highly effective in alleviating understeer and keeping the WRX tracking where it's pointed. Steering feel is only OK, and once understeer is achieved it's slow to undo. Still, this is a solid-handling performance for the WRX.

Test date	12/17/2013
Elevation (ft.)	1,121
Temperature (°F)	78.1
Relative humidity (%)	14.1
Barometric pressure (in. Hg)	28.9
Wind (mph, direction)	3.31, Head
Odometer (mi.)	2011
Fuel used for test	91-octane gasoline
As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi)	33/32

Stereo description	Six-speaker AM/FM/HD/CD/SiriusXM with Bluetooth audio streaming, satellite radio, an aux jack and USB port
iPod/digital media compatibility	Standard iPod via USB jack and/or generic aux jack
Satellite radio	Standard Sirius
Hard-drive music storage capacity (Gb)	Optional
Bluetooth phone connectivity	Standard
Navigation system	Optional hard drive
Smart entry/Start	Optional
Parking aids	Standard back-up camera

Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.)	3,267
Curb weight, as tested (lbs.)	3,307
Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%)	60/40
Length (in.)	180.3
Width (in.)	70.7
Height (in.)	58.1
Wheelbase (in.)	103.3
Track, front (in.)	60.2
Track, rear (in.)	60.6
Turning circle (ft.)	34.8
Legroom, front (in.)	43.5
Legroom, rear (in.)	33.5
Headroom, front (in.)	39.3
Headroom, rear (in.)	37.4
Shoulder room, front (in.)	54.8
Shoulder room, rear (in.)	53.2
Seating capacity	5
Trunk volume (cu-ft)	12