Subaru WRX vs. Subaru WRX STI
$32,495
$37,245
Highlights
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$32,495
|
$37,245
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
271 hp
|
310 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
All Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
258 @ 2000
|
290 @ 4000
|
| Displacement |
2.4 L/146
|
2.5 L/150
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
271 @ 5600
|
310 @ 6000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 26 Hwy
|
16 City / 22 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40YR18
|
P245/35WR19
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40YR18
|
P245/35WR19
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
Steering
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
181 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Wheelbase |
105 in
|
104 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
53 in
|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
97 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,351 lbs
|
3,450 lbs
|
Safety
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Automatic Emergency Braking |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Optional
|
Electrical
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
110
|
Brakes
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Subaru WRX or the 2021 Subaru WRX STI?
The 2026 Subaru WRX is more fuel efficient than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI with 22 MPG combined versus 18 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Subaru WRX or the 2021 Subaru WRX STI?
The 2026 Subaru WRX is cheaper than the 2021 Subaru WRX STI with a $32,495 starting MSRP versus a $37,245 starting MSRP.
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