2025 Subaru WRX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.6s
- Premium AWD, 271 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: rank 57 of 79 sedans (2025).
- Horsepower: rank 60 of 79 sedans (2025).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,488 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 5.6 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $37,750 |
| Premium Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,351 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 5.6 sOnline | 6-speed manual | AWD | $37,750 |
| Premium CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,488 lb | 155 | 12.9 | 5.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $39,100 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,554 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.6 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $42,130 |
| Limited Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,419 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.6 sOnline | 6-speed manual | AWD | $42,130 |
| Limited CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,554 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $43,680 |
| GT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,560 lb | 152 | 13.1 | 5.6 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $47,705 |
| GT CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,560 lb | 152 | 13.1 | 5.6 sOnline | CVT | AWD | $47,705 |
| tS AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,430 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.6 sOnline | 6-speed manual | AWD | $47,705 |
| tS Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,430 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.6 sOnline | 6-speed manual | AWD | $47,705 |
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 | 10 | 271 hp | Premium AWD | $37,750 | Base | $1,829 | Base |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 3 of 7 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 4 | Premium Manual AWD | $37,750 | 5.6 s |
| CVT | 3 | Premium CVT AWD | $39,100 | 5.6 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Premium Manual AWD: 271 hp, 22 mpg, $37,750. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 | GT FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $33,290 | 7.6 s |
| Hyundai Elantra N | Manual | 276 hp | 24 mpg | $34,350 | N/A |
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $35,500 | 5.7 s |
| Lexus ES | 350 FWD | 302 hp | 25 mpg | $42,140 | 6.6 s |
| Genesis G70 | 2.5T RWD | 300 hp | 24 mpg | $42,500 | 5.7 s |
WRX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6: 0.6 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2025 Subaru WRX.
| Measure | 2025 Subaru WRX | 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Premium AWD | SE AWD |
| 0-60 | 5.6 s | 5.0 s |
| Basis | Online | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 320 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,488 lb | 4,462 lb |
| hp per ton | 155 | 143 |
| lb per hp | 12.9 | 13.9 |
| MSRP | $37,750 | $46,300 |
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