| 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 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 24 combined/21 city/28 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 22.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.9 |
| Driving range (mi.) | 422.5 |
| 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 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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