7.8
2024 Subaru WRX review
The Subaru WRX is a more grown up car than ever. The Club Spec aims to change that with a wild wing and some choice upgrades.
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Scott Collie
Subaru WRX vs Mercedes-AMG A45 Comparison
Subaru WRX
Mercedes-AMG A45
2024 Subaru
WRX
vs
2024 Mercedes-AMG
A45
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.8
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Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Based on the Mercedes-AMG A45
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
63L
536 to 624 km
51L
454 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$47,490 - $59,790
$121,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Chassis upgrades are a step forward
- Recaro seats hug you in the right places
- Yes, we love that rear wing
Misses
- Still not nearly noisy enough
- For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
- The performance game has moved on
NA
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
NA
- Aerodynamic Pack (+$3,500)
- AMG High Performance Seat Package (+$4,600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
Colours Available
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1991 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 310kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 | 9 | |
