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
2024 Subaru WRX vs 2024 BMW 1 Series Comparison
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2024 Subaru
WRX
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2024 BMW
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.3
7.8
8.3
7.8
Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
536 to 624 km
42L - 49L
248 to 368 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,490 - $59,790
$49,900 - $83,600
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great ride and handling
- Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
- Great value proposition alongside M135
Misses
- Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
- M branding isn't entirely necessary
- Obnoxious speed limit beeping
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
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
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 4200 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 220Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1480 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 | 9.5 - 11.1 | |
