2009 Subaru WRX Specifications

4-Door Manual
MSRP based on 4-Door Manual
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 18 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Turbo Gas 4-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class Sub-Compact
Style Name 4-door
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3142
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 52.7
Second Hip Room (in) 51.9
Front Head Room (in) 38.6
Second Leg Room (in) 33.0
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 53.3
Front Leg Room (in) 42.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.9
Passenger Volume (ft³) 87.6
Second Head Room (in) 36.7
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 58.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.5
Liftover Height (in) 27.4
Wheelbase (in) 103.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 58.9
Height, Overall (in) 58.1
Length, Overall (in) 180.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.7
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 16.9
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 18

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 265 @ 6000
Displacement 2.5L/150
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 244 @ 4000
Fuel System MFI
Engine Type Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.45
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.70
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.33
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.5 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 0.71
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Channel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.7
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.2
Tires
Rear Tire Size P205/50R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D17
Front Tire Size P205/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Lower L-Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Independent Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Upper A-Arm
Suspension Type - Rear Double wishbone
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) NA

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD)
Brake assist
Electronic throttle control (ETC)
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Daytime running lights
Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System-inc: driver & front...
Side curtain airbags
Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch
3-point height-adjustable front seatbelts w/pretensioners &...
3-point rear seatbelts
Rear LATCH child safety seat anchors
Rear child safety locks

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 36,000
Roadside Assistance Years 3

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 8.1
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 356
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 90
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
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Compare 2009 Subaru WRX different trims:
4-Door Manual
4-Door Manual w/Premium Pkg
4-Door Manual w/Sat/Nav
5-Door Manual
MSRP
$24,995
MSRP
$27,495
MSRP
$29,495
MSRP
$25,495
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City / 25 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City / 25 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City / 25 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City / 25 mpg Hwy
Engine
Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Engine
Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Engine
Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Engine
Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Horsepower
265 @ 6000
Horsepower
265 @ 6000
Horsepower
265 @ 6000
Horsepower
265 @ 6000
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Manual
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