7.8
2024 Subaru WRX review
The Subaru WRX is a more grown up car than ever. The Club Spec aims to change that with a wild wing and some choice upgrades.
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Scott Collie
Subaru WRX vs Toyota Corolla Comparison
Subaru WRX
Toyota Corolla
2024 Subaru
WRX
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2024 Toyota
Corolla
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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7.8
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Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
536 to 624 km
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$47,490 - $59,790
$29,270 - $40,450
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Chassis upgrades are a step forward
- Recaro seats hug you in the right places
- Yes, we love that rear wing
Misses
- Still not nearly noisy enough
- For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
- The performance game has moved on
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Supply
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
Colours Available
Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.
- Crystal Black
- Sapphire Blue
- WR Blue
- Magnetite Grey
- Ignition Red
- Ice Silver
- Ceramic White
Only available for the WRX Sedan:
- Solar Orange
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | PORT & DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 1798 - 1987 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 2.0L, 1.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 202kW | 72kW - 126kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm | 142Nm - 203Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 3600 - 4600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.6 | 13 - 13.05 | |
