Review and specifications
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX/STi
A sporty version of the Impreza, the WRX's turbocharged engine provides quick and effortless acceleration, and the well-tuned suspension delivers a supple ride with agility. Its steering is sharp, but more demanding cornering elicits a bit too much body lean for a sports sedan. The STi is more powerful and much harder riding. It is a fierce performer, although not as agile as the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo. In later years, the base WRX has STi-like styling and some of the STi's suspension updates.
- Market value
- $25,495
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Manual
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- wagon
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Manual, 5-speed
- Category
- Sports cars 4/5-seat
- Generation began
- 2009
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $25,495 - $35,995
Ratings
- Road test score
- 84/100
Fuel economy
- Tested city
- 17 MPG
- Tested highway
- 30 MPG
- Tested overall
- 24 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,030
- Cruising range
- 405 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 1.7 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 5.3 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 125 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 180 in
- Width
- 69 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 3,200 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 6 in
- Front leg room
- 42 in
- Rear head room
- 4 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 0 cu ft
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Subaru
<p>Subaru is known for driver-friendly cars and SUVs with standard full-time all-wheel drive. Its models frequently rank near the top of Consumer Reports’ owner satisfaction and reliability ratings, making some used Subarus a good choice. Along with all-wheel drive, Subarus are known for using a “boxer” style four-cylinder engine with opposing pistons that move horizontally. The design reduces vibration and gives the vehicle a low center of gravity. Most Subarus have options like heated seats and leather upholstery. The Crosstrek and Forester are each available as a fuel-efficient hybrid. The brand’s first electric vehicle, the Solterra, is joined by the Trailseeker and Uncharted SUVs. Sports cars like the WRX and rear-drive BRZ showcase the brand’s wilder side.</p>
Vehicle ID: 5844 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026
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