2026 Subaru WRX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
5.2s
- Manual AWD, 271 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: rank 43 of 69 sedans (2026).
- Horsepower: rank 55 of 69 sedans (2026).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,351 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 5.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $32,495 |
| Premium AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,351 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 5.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $33,995 |
| Premium Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,351 lb | 162 | 12.4 | 5.2 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $33,995 |
| AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,430 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $32,495 |
| Limited Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,419 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $38,995 |
| tS AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,430 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $44,995 |
| tS Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,430 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $44,995 |
| Series.Yellow AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,430 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $45,995 |
| Series.Yellow Manual AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,430 lb | 158 | 12.7 | 5.3 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $45,995 |
| Limited AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,554 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | 6-speed manual | AWD | $38,995 |
| Limited CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,554 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $39,995 |
| GT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,560 lb | 152 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | N/A | AWD | $44,995 |
| GT CVT AWD | 2.4L 4-cyl | 271 hp | 258 lb-ft | 3,560 lb | 152 | 13.1 | 5.5 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $44,995 |
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 | 13 | 271 hp | AWD | $32,495 | 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 2 of 12 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 10 | AWD | $32,495 | 5.2 s |
| CVT | 2 | Limited CVT AWD | $39,995 | 5.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the AWD: 271 hp, 22 mpg, $32,495. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia K5 | GT FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $33,590 | 5.7 s |
| Hyundai Elantra N | Manual | 276 hp | 24 mpg | $35,300 | N/A |
| Hyundai Sonata | N Line FWD | 290 hp | 27 mpg | $36,050 | 5.7 s |
WRX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2026 Subaru WRX: 1.2 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2026 Subaru WRX.
| Measure | 2026 Subaru WRX | 2026 Volkswagen Jetta GLI |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Manual AWD | Autobahn FWD |
| 0-60 | 5.2 s | 6.4 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 228 hp |
| Curb weight | 3,351 lb | 3,247 lb |
| hp per ton | 162 | 140 |
| lb per hp | 12.4 | 14.2 |
| MSRP | $32,495 | $33,745 |
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