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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
2022 Subaru WRX vs 2024 Volkswagen Golf Comparison
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Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Based on the Volkswagen Golf 110TSI LIFE
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
50L - 55L
290 to 429 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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CarExpert's Take
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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely drive experience
- Punchy powertrain for a base model
- No annoying active safety tech
Misses
- Media controls take some learning
- Loud on coarse road surfaces
- Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG
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
On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.
The following shades are available on the core range:
- Candy White
- Deep Black
- Dolphin Grey
- Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
- Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
- Atlantic Blue
- Pomello Yellow
All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:
- Pure White
- Dolphin Grey
- Deep Black
- Moonstone Grey
- Atlantic Blue
- Kings Red
The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:
- Pure White
- Lapiz Blue metallic
- Deep Black pearl
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2457 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 197kW - 221kW | 110kW - 245kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6000 | 5000 - 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 407Nm | 250Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 2100 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.2 - 10.6 | 9.3 - 10.5 | |
