Subaru WRX vs Toyota Camry (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$3,195
- WRX: 46 hp more, 1.4 s quicker to 60.
- Camry: $3,195 cheaper, 29 mpg better.
- Camry wins 5 of 12 measures.
| Measure | WRX | Camry | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,690 | $30,495 | Camry |
| Horsepower | 271 hp | 225 hp | WRX |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | WRX |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 51 mpg | Camry |
| Cargo, max | 12.5 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | Camry |
| Cargo, seats up | 12.5 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | Camry |
| Rear legroom | 36.5 in | 38.0 in | Camry |
| Front legroom | 43.1 in | 42.1 in | WRX |
| Length | 183.8 in | 193.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.0 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,430 lb | 3,450 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.4 in | 5.4 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 5.3 s estimate | 6.7 s estimate | WRX |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| WRX AWD $32,495 | Camry SE FWD $32,100 | $395 |
| Camry LE FWD $29,600 | WRX AWD $32,495 | $2,895 |
Cost to run
Camry costs $9,150 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | WRX | Camry |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,690 | $30,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $753 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $4,518 |
| Total, 6 years | $44,163 | $35,013 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Camry wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Camry | 9% |
| MPG | Camry | 57% |
| Power | WRX | 17% |
| Space | Camry | 17% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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