8.1
2023 Subaru WRX Sedan review
The Subaru WRX used to be a benchmark for affordable performance cars – does it still offer that in 2023? Matt Campbell finds out.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Audi S3 vs 2022 Subaru WRX Comparison
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Based on the Audi S3
Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a car you feel every moment in
- Cabin feels more special than some
- Decent price by today’s standards
Misses
- Remains a car you feel every moment in…
- Shift action isn’t the best
- Underpowered compared to rivals
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$300)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Black Style Pack (+$975)
- Exclusive Paint (+$4,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1998 - 2457 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 197kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 5600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 350Nm - 407Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 8.2 - 10.6 | |
