2016 Subaru WRX: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2016 Subaru WRX specifications

2016 Subaru WRX data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2649 mm	104.3 inches
Track/tread (front)
Track/tread (rear)
Length	4595 mm	180.9 inches
Width	1796 mm	70.7 inches
Height	1476 mm	58.1 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	1483 kg	3269 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	60.2 litres	13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer	Subaru
Engine code
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	2 litre 1998 cc (121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86 × 86 mm 3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	272 PS (268 bhp) (200 kW) at 5600 rpm
maximum torque	350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm) at 2000-5200 rpm
Specific output	100 kW/litre 136 ps/litre 134.1 bhp/litre 2.2 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	175.18 Nm/litre 2.12 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction	aluminium block & head
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10.6:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2201.3 kPa (319.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.5 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler	Y
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 183.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 PS/kg 134.76 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 180.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.42 kg/kW 12.4 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	20/27/23 US MPG EPA city/highway/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	11.8/8.7/10.2 l/100km city/highway/combined
km/litre	8.5/11.5/9.8 km/l city/highway/combined
UK MPG	24.0/32.4/27.6 UK MPG city/highway/combined
US MPG	20.0/27.0/23.0 US MPG city/highway/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock	2.800
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	8J x 17
Wheel size rear	8J x 17
Tyres front	Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT 235/40 R 17 94W
Tyres rear	Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT 235/40 R 17 94W
Brakes F/R	VeDi/Di-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	315 mm
Rear brake diameter	287 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.67
Final drive ratio	4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID	452639
Production total
Model code	GUN
RAC rating	18.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2016 Subaru WRX added 2016-01-03. Last modified 2020-03-16.