Subaru WRX Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2015)

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2015 Subaru WRX Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

Body	4dr Sedan

Wheelbase	104.3 in
Length	180.9 in
Width	70.7 in
Height	58.1 in
Curb Weight	3433 lb.
Fuel Capacity	15.9 gal.
Headroom, Row 1	39.8 in
Shoulder Room, Row 1	55.6 in
Hip Room, Row 1	52.2 in
Legroom, Row 1	43.3 in
Headroom, Row 2	37.1 in
Shoulder Room, Row 2	54.2 in
Hip Room, Row 2	53.1 in
Legroom, Row 2	35.4 in
Total Legroom	78.7 in (over 2 rows)
Cargo Volume	12.0 ft³

TrueDelta Reviews the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2015 Subaru WRX

2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	The Subaru WRX has always been fun to drive. But it used to be cramped inside, especially in the back seat. This is no longer an issue. The new car has more rear seat legroom than the one-size-up Legacy had during its 2005-2009 glory days. Unless your friends and family are tall, they'll fit in back. While the GTI's back seat is nearly as roomy, the Focus ST's isn't in the same ballpark. If you want rear air vents for your passengers, though, you'll have to get the VW or the Ford. Subaru doesn't offer them in the WRX. see full Subaru WRX review

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2015 Subaru WRX Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Anyone whose owned a previous-gen WRX knows rear seat space, especially leg room, as "OK" at best. Subaru has revised the rear seats to where there is now more leg room for the lucky passengers in the rear. With the driver seat adjusted to how I sit (I'm 6-feet tall and have a more upright seating position), there is about 1.5 inches of space between my knees and the driver seat back (vs. no space on the previous gen!). Comfort is pretty good, although the seats take on more of a lean on the seat back, which may/may not jive well with your passengers backs. see full Subaru WRX review

2015 Subaru WRX 4-door Sedan Specs - Powertrains and Tire Sizes

Trim	Base	Premium	Limited	STI	STI Limited

Standard Engine	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.0L H4 DOHC-4v 268 hp@5600 258 lb-ft@2000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000	turbocharged 2.5L H4 DOHC-4v 305 hp@6000 290 lb-ft@4000
Standard Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Optional Transmission(s)		8-speed manually-shiftable CVT	8-speed manually-shiftable CVT
Standard Drivetrain	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD	AWD
Standard Tires	235/45WR17 tires	235/45WR17 tires	235/45WR17 tires	245/40WR18 tires	245/40WR18 tires

TrueDelta Reviews the Powertrain of the 2015 Subaru WRX

2015 Subaru WRX Powertrain: Pros
Year	Comment
2015	With many of the latest turbocharged engines, including those in the Volkswagen GTI and the Ford Focus ST, you'll only notice the boost kick in if you're paying close attention. The WRX has a new direct-injected engine for 2015, a 268-horsepower 2.0-liter instead of the previous 265-horsepower 2.5-liter, but it retains old-school turbo flavor. There's a distinct transition as the boost kicks in. You feel it, and hear it. But the new engine's on/off character makes for more of a rush than the GTI's when you do want to get on it. Once the turbo spools up (in a blink of an eye over 3,000 rpm) the engine, with a distinctively grumbly flat four sound, pulls hard. This is a very quick car. The new STI, which retains the old STI's 305-horsepower 2.5-liter engine, isn't any quicker. All-wheel-drive makes it much easier to employ the full power of the engine than in the front-wheel-drive competitors. Especially if the road isn't straight. Or dry. All is not well with the powertrain, though. The six-speed manual transmission sounds and feels clunky. You'll find much better shifters in the Focus ST and GTI--and those are hardly the best. Also, the engine's bipolarity isn't optimal for around-town drivability. If you're not making a conscious effort to either keep the engine below or above the point where the turbo fully spools up, boost will kick in just as you shift. It's much easier to drive the Focus ST or especially the GTI smoothly. A continuously variable transmission (CVT) that can be manually shifted among eight simulated gears is optional. I briefly drove a new WRX with the CVT, and didn't care for it. Though Subaru's CVT is about as good as they get, even when using the fixed ratios the engine felt weaker and far less responsive than with the manual. As much as I mind the clunkiness of the manual, I strongly prefer it to the CVT. Comparing two-pedal cars, the GTI with its optional DSG automated dual clutch manual transmission delivers a much more satisfying and engaging driving experience. see full Subaru WRX review

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2015 Subaru WRX Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Powertrain performance was put last in the pros list for a few reasons -- which I'll touch on later in the cons section as well. If you're looking for a daily driver with power in all the right places -- look no further! Power comes on strong from ~2200 rpm to about 4500 rpm, right where most people will be driving on a daily basis. Plenty of passing power without having to really wind out the engine. A low-mid range torque grunt is the best way to describe its power delivery. A wonderful powerband for those who don't want to really let the engine rev out. Up high; however, not so much -- more on this later. Clutch/transmission is pretty darn good compared to the previous generations. Clutch has a nice grab point and an almost aftermarket-like engagement, transmission is (with the optional STI short throw shifter) much more notchy and certain with how the gears engage -- both have some little quirks/qualms that come in the cons section. see full Subaru WRX review
2015	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	3 out of 5: Lots of power for the price and displacement, but turbo power is still peaky/laggy. Power delivery is a bit unrefined. Manual transmission is not stellar, combined with turbo lag, it can be a bit rough in low speed every day driving. Clutch take up/catch point is bit soft. see full Subaru WRX review

2015 Subaru WRX Powertrain: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2016	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	Before continuing on, understand that I'm particular about power delivery/driving feel (especially at this price point vs. comparable cars) -- my perspective may not be applicable to you. On to the meat and potatoes of the WRX -- the powertrain performance. When you buy a WRX, chances are good you know you're paying for the powertrain first and everything else second (but more of a close second rather than like an STI where powertrain reigns supreme over all else). What really makes the WRX, ends up being just short of what I expected. Modern cars tend to have a bit more linearity in the small-displacement, turbocharged engine category -- they usually give a nice wallop down low to mid-range and then gradually die off up top. The transmission/clutch action is also pretty light and easy to manage. This is where the WRX starts to show its lack of polish, as pointed out below: Lacks linearity across the whole range --Huge wallop of power from 2200 RPM to 4500 RPM -- very noticeable/abrupt dip in torque from 4500 RPM to 5500 RPM, slight pick up after 5500 RPM, and then gives up the ghost by 6200 RPM -- short of its 6700 RPM redline. This means that down low, where most people will drive, it really is a fun, quick car and puts power where it matters; but, up high, it falls flat on its face. Transmission is pretty darn clunky and chunky to use (especially if you're used to, say, a Mazda or Honda transmission) -- it's notchy enough to let you know you're in gear, but there is quite a lot of slop/play when in gear, the feel is pretty numb, it is pretty easy to hit the 3/5 shift gate wall while going from 2nd to 3rd. This is NOT a transmission you can hustle and shift lightning fast -- common complain is a mean shudder/judder if you release the clutch too fast shifting to 2nd gear. Clutch is very particular in how you drive it. If you're used to light, non-aggressive take up with a pretty wide range of leniency when you fudge up, this'll make you feel like you're a novice at driving stick again. Clutch has a fairly stiff spring, the engagement point can be hard to find (numb feel), and you need to hold the clutch at the grabbing point a little longer than some other vehicles (lots of moving drivetrain parts because of AWD necessitates this). I would not recommend this car for a driver new to stick shift due to the drivetrain'sbehavior and characteristics. Some of these things may need to be explained further in a message if you're interested! see full Subaru WRX review

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2015 Subaru WRX MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Sedan	Base	26,295	24,817	795
4dr Sedan	Premium	28,495	26,848	795
4dr Sedan	Limited	29,995	28,232	795
4dr Sedan	STI	34,495	32,635	795
4dr Sedan	STI Limited	38,495	36,355	795

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