These are standard specifications for the 2016 Subaru WRX, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2012 - 2023 |
| Weight : | 3269 lbs | 1482.793 kg |
| MPG City : | 20 |
| MPG Highway : | 27 |
| Combined MPG : | 23.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| Turbocharged Opposed 4 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L. |
| Power : | 268 BHP (197.248 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM |
| Bore : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Stroke : | 86.0 mm | 3.386 in. |
| Compression : | 10.6:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Manual
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.454 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.947 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.296 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.972 |
| 5th Gear : | 0.780 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.666 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20131114 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V522000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2021 WRX vehicles. The backup light switch may corrode and become inoperative, which can result in the backup lights not illuminating and the rearview camera image not displaying when the vehicle is in reverse. |
| Consequence | Inoperative backup lights and an inoperative rearview camera can reduce vehicle visibility and driver awareness, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the backup light switch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 19, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE-22. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150323 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V366000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function. |
| Consequence | If the automatic pre-collision braking system does not function as intended, the vehicle will not react to an obstacle in its path, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the driver assist system, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WQS-54. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150413 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V162000 |
| Summary | Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall. |
| Consequence | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Subaru will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the turbocharger air intake duct, and replace it as necessary, free of charge, depending on the lot number found on the duct. The recall began April 2016. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-800-782-2783. Subaru's number for this recall is WTA-62. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2016 Subaru WRX?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has a wheelbase size of 104.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has a length of 180.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has a width of 70.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Subaru WRX have?A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has 39.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Subaru WRX have?A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has legroom of 43.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX was a Sedan.Q: What engine did the 2016 Subaru WRX have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Subaru WRX was a Turbocharged Opposed 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 268 BHP (197.248 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2016 Subaru WRX have? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX had a 6 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has a wheelbase size of 104.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has a length of 180.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has a width of 70.70 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2016 Subaru WRX have?A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has 39.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2016 Subaru WRX have?A: The 2016 Subaru WRX has legroom of 43.30 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Subaru WRX? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX was a Sedan.Q: What engine did the 2016 Subaru WRX have? A: The engine powering the 2016 Subaru WRX was a Turbocharged Opposed 4 (1998 cc | 121.9 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 268 BHP (197.248 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 2000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 2016 Subaru WRX have? A: The 2016 Subaru WRX had a 6 speed Manual gearbox. Similarly Sized Vehicles
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