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 | |
|---|---|---|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
258 @ 2000
|
290 @ 4000
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
271 @ 5600
|
310 @ 6000
|
| Displacement |
2.4 L/146
|
2.5 L/150
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline H-4
|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
Steel
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
N/A
|
Compact in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Front Wheel Size |
18 X 8.5 in
|
19 X 8.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
N/A
|
Compact
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/40YR18
|
P245/35WR19
|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/40YR18
|
P245/35WR19
|
Suspension
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Strut
|
Steering
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
36 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
Measurements
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume |
13 ft³
|
12 ft³
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
62 in
|
61 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
60 in
|
| Height, Overall |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
71 in
|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
181 in
|
| Wheelbase |
105 in
|
104 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
49 in
|
53 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Leg Room |
37 in
|
35 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
56 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Head Room |
40 in
|
40 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
99 ft³
|
97 ft³
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
16 gal
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
150
|
110
|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2026 Subaru WRX | 2021 Subaru WRX STI | |
|---|---|---|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11 in
|
13 in
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
13 in
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
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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