2018 Subaru WRX
Premium vs. the Competition
| Features | 2018 Subaru WRX Premium | 2017 Ford Focus ST | 2017
Volkswagen GTI Sport | 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium | 2017 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI PremiumQuattro |
Standard All-Wheel Drive | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
Horsepower (@ rpm) | 268 hp @ 5,600
rpm | 252 hp @ 5,500
rpm | 220 hp @ 4,500 rpm | 310 hp @ 5,500 rpm | 252 hp @ 5,000 -6,000 rpm |
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 258 lb-ft @ 2,000-5,200 rpm | 270 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm | 320 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | 2703lb-ft @ 1,600-4,500 rpm |
Electronic Torque Vectoring | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Standard High-Performance Summer Tires | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
Standard Automatic Climate
Control | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Recaro® Heated Front Seats Available | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Standard Smartphone Integration with Apps | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Standard Power Moonroof | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
MSRP | $29,295 | $24,775 | $27,995 | $31,990 | $39,400 |
1. Based on manufacturers' website data as of May 2017 for the 2018 Subaru WRX Premium (JUO), 2017 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro, 2017 Ford Focus ST, 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium, and 2017 Volkswagen GTI Sport 4-Door.
2. MSRP excludes destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees. Retailer sets actual price. Certain equipment may be required in specific states, which can modify your MSRP. See your retailer for details.
2018 Subaru WRX STI vs.
the Competition
| Features | 2018 Subaru WRX STI | 2017 Ford Focus RS | 2017 Volkswagen Golf R | 2017 Ford mustang GT | 2017 Audi S3 Premium Plus |
Standard All-Wheel Drive | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Horsepower (@ rpm) | 305 hp @ 6,000
rpm | 350 hp @ 6,000
rpm | 292 hp @ 5,400 rpm | 435 hp @ 6,500 rpm | 292 hp @ 5,400 -6,200 rpm |
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 290 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 350 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 400 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm | 280 lb-ft @ 1,900 -5,300 rpm |
Six-Speed Manual Transmission | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Curb Weight | 3,446 lbs. | 3,460 lbs | 3,280 lbs. | 3,705 lbs. | 3,461 lbs. |
Brembo® 6-Piston Front/2-Piston Rear Brakes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Driver Controlled Power Distribution | Yes
(DCCD) | Yes | No
| No | No |
Recaro® Front Seats with Ultrasuede®/Leather-Trimmed Upholstery Available | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Functional Hood Scoop | Yes | No | No | No | No |
Standard LED Steering Responsive Headlights | Yes | No | No | No | No |
MSRP | $36,095 | $36,120 | $39,375 | $33,195 | $42, 900 |
1. Based on the manufacturers' website data as of May 2017 for 2018 Subaru WRX STI (JUS), 2017 Audi S3 Premium Plus (AT), 2017 Ford Focus RS, 2017 Ford Mustang GT, and 2017 Volkswagen Golf R.
2. MSRP excludes destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees. Retailer sets actual price. Certain equipment may be required in specific states, which can modify your MSRP. See your retailer for details.