Honda Civic Si vs. Subaru WRX
Highlights
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$31,495
|
$32,495
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| MPG |
27 City / 37 Hwy
|
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
200 hp
|
271 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Front Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
200 @ 6000
|
271 @ 5600
|
| Displacement |
1.5 L/91
|
2.4 L/146
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
192 @ 1800
|
258 @ 2000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
27 City / 37 Hwy
|
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/40WR18
|
P245/40YR18
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8 in
|
18 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P235/40WR18
|
P245/40YR18
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
38 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
184 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
42 in
|
43 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
13 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
49 in
|
| Wheelbase |
108 in
|
105 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
97 ft³
|
99 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
40 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
72 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
61 in
|
62 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
12 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,952 lbs
|
3,351 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
150
|
Brakes
| 2026 Honda Civic Si | 2026 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
11 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Honda Civic Si or the 2026 Subaru WRX?
The 2026 Honda Civic Si is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Subaru WRX with 31 MPG combined versus 22 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Honda Civic Si or the 2026 Subaru WRX?
The 2026 Honda Civic Si is cheaper than the 2026 Subaru WRX with a $31,495 starting MSRP versus a $32,495 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Honda Civic Si or the 2026 Subaru WRX?
The 2026 Honda Civic Si and the 2026 Subaru WRX both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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