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 BMW 1 Series vs 2022 Subaru WRX Comparison
BMW 1 Series
Subaru WRX
2024 BMW
1 Series
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2022 Subaru
WRX
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the BMW 1 Series
Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$54,800 - $82,500
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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 | ||
Colours Available
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1308)
- Melbourne Red (+$1308)
- M Misano Blue (+$1308)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
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Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1998 - 2457 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 233kW | 197kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4600 - 5750 | 5600 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 450Nm | 350Nm - 407Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1480 - 2000 | 2000 - 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 8.2 - 10.6 | |
