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Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise
specified.
| Engine
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2.0-liter Subaru Boxer Turbocharged 4-cylinder |
| Drive Type |
AWD |
| Type and Construction |
4-cylinder, horizontally opposed (BOXER), turbocharged / intercooled, aluminum cylinder heads and block |
| Displacement (cc) |
1,998 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) |
86 x 86 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
268 @ 5600 |
| Torque ( lb.-ft. @ rpm) |
258 @ 2000-5200 |
| Maximum Boost (PSI) |
15.9 |
| Compression ratio |
10.6:1 |
| Valve System |
Chain driven Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), four valves per cylinder, Subaru Dual Active Valve Control System (AVCS) variable valve timing on intake and exhaust valves |
| Fuel System |
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI), Electronic Throttle Control (ETC), twin-scroll turbocharger with intercooler |
| Fuel Requirement |
91 AKI recommended |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) |
15.9 |
EPA Fuel Economy
(city / hwy / comb)
(mpg) |
6-Speed Manual |
20 / 27 / 23 |
| CVT |
18 / 24 / 21 |
| Transmission (:1) |
Sport Lineartronic™ CVT |
6-Speed Manual |
| 6-Ratios (Intelligent and Sport Modes) |
8-Ratios (Sport Sharp Mode) |
| Availability |
WRX |
- |
Standard |
| WRX Premium |
Available |
Standard |
| WRX Limited |
Available |
Standard |
| AWD system |
Variable Torque Distribution (VTD) with planetary gear-type center differential and an electronically controlled hydraulic transfer clutch, 45:55 nominal torque split; transfers more torque to wheels with best traction |
Continuous All-Wheel Drive with viscous-coupling locking center differential and nominal 50:50 torque split; transfers more torque to wheels with best traction |
| 1st |
3.505:1 |
3.505:1 |
3.454:1 |
| 2nd |
2.238:1 |
2.405:1 |
1.947:1 |
| 3rd |
1.641:1 |
1.855:1 |
1.296:1 |
| 4th |
1.194:1 |
1.544:1 |
0.972:1 |
| 5th |
0.880:1 |
1.258:1 |
0.780:1 |
| 6th |
0.611:1 |
1.032:1 |
0.666:1 |
| 7th |
- |
0.856:1 |
- |
| 8th |
- |
0.716:1 |
- |
| Reverse |
2.345:1 |
2.345:1 |
3.636:1 |
| Final Drive |
3.90:1 |
3.90:1 |
4.11:1 |
| Stability / traction control |
Vehicle Dynamics Control with all-wheel, all-speed traction control and Active Torque Vectoring |
| Stability / traction control |
Vehicle Dynamics Control with all-wheel, all-speed traction control and Active Torque Vectoring |
| Exterior Dimensions
& Capacities |
2016 Subaru WRX |
| Length (in.) |
180.9 |
| Height (in.) |
At roof |
58.1 |
| Width (in.) |
70.7 |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
104.3 |
Track (in.)
|
Front |
60.2 |
| Rear |
60.6 |
| Interior Dimensions |
Front
Row |
Second
Row |
| Seating capacity |
5 Passenger |
| 2 |
3 |
| Head room (in.) |
With moonroof |
37.2 |
37.1 |
| Without moonroof |
39.8 |
37.1 |
| Leg room (in.) |
43.3 |
35.4 |
| Shoulder room (in.) |
55.6 |
54.2 |
| Hip room (in.) |
52.1 |
53.1 |
| EPA Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) |
With moonroof |
93.1 |
| Without moonroof |
96.6 |
| Trunk capacity (cu. ft.) |
12.0 |
| Trunk liftover height (in.) |
27.0 |
| Suspension |
2016 Subaru WRX |
| Type |
4-wheel independent; sport-tuned plus special chassis reinforcements |
| Front |
MacPherson-type struts; inverted struts for Premium and Limited, aluminum lower L-arms with pillow ball mounts and bushings, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear |
Double wishbone with subframe, pillow ball bushings for lower lateral links, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering |
Base |
Premium and Limited |
| Type |
Rack-and-pinion with electric power assist |
Rack-and-pinion with electric power assist |
| Turns (lock to lock) |
2.8 |
2.7 |
| Steering Ratio |
14.3:1 |
14.4:1 |
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.) |
35.4 |
36.0 |
| Wheels and Tires |
2016 Subaru WRX |
| WRX |
Wheels |
Size (in.) |
17 x 8.0 |
| Material |
Aluminum-alloy wheels with dark gray finish |
| Tires |
Size |
235/45 R17 94W |
| Type |
Summer-performance tires |
| WRX Premium / WRX Limited |
Wheels |
Size (in.) |
18 x 8.5 |
| Material |
Aluminum-alloy wheels with gray finish |
| Tires |
Size |
245/40 R18 97W |
| Type |
Summer-performance tires |
| Brakes |
2016 Subaru WRX |
| Type |
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and 4-channel / 4-sensor ABS, Brake Assist and Brake Override |
| Front |
Type |
Ventilated discs dual-piston calipers |
| Size (in.) |
12.4 |
| Rear |
Type |
Solid discs, single-piston calipers |
| Size (in.) |
11.3 |
| Weights, Capacities |
2016 Subaru WRX |
| Curb Weight, (lbs) |
WRX |
3272 |
| WRX Premium |
3322 |
| WRX Limited |
3340 |
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