Subaru WRX 0-60 Times by Year & Trim
The quickest Subaru WRX is the WRX Base (2022–present): 6.1 seconds 0-60 mph (tested by MotorWeek).
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Subaru WRX 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Quarter mile | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–present | Base 2.4L turbocharged flat-4, 6-speed manual or CVT (Subaru Performance Transmission) · 2022 WRX, 6-speed manual | 271 | AWD | 6.1 s | 14.6 s @ 98 mph | Tested: MotorWeek [1] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Subaru WRX?
The current Subaru WRX runs 0-60 mph in 6.1 seconds depending on trim and transmission (instrumented tests). The quickest WRX in our data is the WRX Base (2022–present) at 6.1 seconds.
How fast is the Subaru WRX?
By published 0-60 mph times: Base 6.1 s (271 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Subaru WRX?
The quickest Subaru WRX to 60 mph is the WRX Base (2022–present), at 6.1 seconds (tested by MotorWeek) with 271 hp. 2022 WRX, 6-speed manual.
Are these WRX 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?
Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.
Sources
- MotorWeek, 2022 Subaru WRX - MotorWeek, accessed 2026-11-14.