2023 Subaru WRX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- AWD, 271 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 49 of 84 sedans (2023).
- Horsepower: rank 66 of 84 sedans (2023).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,297 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $30,605 |
| Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,297 lb | 164 | 12.2 | 5.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $30,605 |
| Premium AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,324 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 5.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $33,105 |
| Premium Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,324 lb | 163 | 12.3 | 5.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $33,105 |
| CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,431 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.3 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $32,455 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,397 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $37,495 |
| Limited Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,397 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $37,495 |
| Premium CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,461 lb | 157 | 12.8 | 5.4 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $35,155 |
| Limited CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,536 lb | 153 | 13.0 | 5.5 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $39,745 |
| GT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,537 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | N/A | AWD | $43,395 |
| GT CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,537 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $43,395 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
1 engine offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl | 11 | 271 hp | AWD | $30,605 | Base | $1,745 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 4 of 10 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 6 | AWD | $30,605 | 5.2 s |
| CVT | 4 | CVT AWD | $32,455 | 5.3 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 271 hp, 22 mpg, $30,605. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 | GT FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $31,690 | 5.7 s |
| Hyundai Elantra N | Manual | 276 hp | 25 mpg | $32,900 | N/A |
| Toyota Camry | TRD FWD | 301 hp | 25 mpg | $33,385 | 5.6 s |
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $34,825 | 7.1 s |
WRX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 Subaru WRX: 2.0 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2023 Subaru WRX.
| Measure | 2023 Subaru WRX | 2023 Honda Accord |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | AWD | Hybrid EX-L FWD w/o BSI |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 7.2 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 204 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,297 lb | 3,468 lb |
| hp per ton | 164 | 118 |
| lb per hp | 12.2 | 17.0 |
| MSRP | $30,605 | $32,990 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree