Subaru WRX Specs at TrueDelta: Powertrains and tires by trim level (2017)

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2017 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2017 Subaru WRX

2017 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

2017 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	245/40WR18 tires	245/40WR18 tires	245/40WR18 tires	245/40WR18 tires

What Our Members Are Saying about the Powertrain of the 2017 Subaru WRX

2017 Subaru WRX Powertrain: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The powertrain is well set up for performance. The clutch is light and picks up right from the bottom of its travel. The accelerator is problematic, giving nearly 100% throttle with only half of its travel. it takes a while to get a feel for the delicate touch needed to launch smoothly, but downshifting and drifting out of corners comes easily (at least in the snow). The powerband is not especially smooth, being a bit laggy below 2,000 rpm and running out of breath much above 5,500 rpm. Nevertheless, the harder you drive it, the better it seems to perform. I'm just past my break-in and still finding the best techniques for extracting the best from the engine. It's geared pretty low, so the revs stay down when cruising on the highway, and I've been seeing about 26-27 miles per gallon. Around town it's closer to 20 mpg. I expect both to improve, although I have to say it's getting driven pretty hard right now. see full Subaru WRX review
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

2017 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Tires of the 2017 Subaru WRX

2017 Subaru WRX Tires: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2017	4dr Sedan turbocharged 268hp 2.0L H4 6-speed manual AWD	The car comes with 18" wheels and 245/40-18 summer Dunlop Sport Maxx tires, which are perhaps overly stiff and offering little sidewall flex. Steering response is immediate and the highway ride is jiggly, but larger bumps are handled well, and frost-heaved New England roads can be run hard without losing touch of the road. I immediately mounted 17" winter wheels with 225/45-17 Michelin Ice3 snow tires and the ride has improved immensely and the tire noise has decreased despite the aggressive snow/ice tread. The combination of all-wheel drive and snow tires is a revelation in the big snow storms we've had. We've climbed hills with no drama while the local SUV's are slithering off. see full Subaru WRX review

2017 Subaru WRX MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Sedan	Base	26,695	25,186	820
4dr Sedan	Premium	28,995	27,309	820
4dr Sedan	Limited	30,995	29,154	820
4dr Sedan	STI	35,195	33,286	820
4dr Sedan	STI Limited	39,995	37,750	820

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