8.1
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 Mini Clubman Comparison
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2022 Subaru
WRX
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2024 Mini
Clubman
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CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Based on the Mini Clubman
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
48L
298 to 370 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$49,200 - $70,600
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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
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 | ||
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2457 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 197kW - 221kW | 141kW - 225kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 407Nm | 280Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1350 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.2 - 10.6 | 11 | |
