Subaru Impreza WRX 0–60 Times
The Subaru Impreza WRX 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 48 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 3 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.
The fastest tested production Subaru Impreza WRX is the 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan (Jap Spec), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.20 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.00 seconds at 104.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Subaru Impreza WRX is the 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon, which took 6.80 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 91.8 mph, according to Road & Track.
Across the 48 verified production tests of the Subaru Impreza WRX, the average 0–60 mph time is 5.30 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 13.92 seconds at 98.41 mph.
Separately, 3 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Subaru Impreza WRX, led by the 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX M2 Sedan at 4.40 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.
Fastest 0–60 4.20sec 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec) · stock
Average 0–60 5.30sec Across 48 production runs
Fastest Modified 4.40sec 2003 M2 Sedan · modified
Avg ¼ Mile 13.92sec @ 98.4 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 6.80sec 2002 Sport Wagon
Across 48 verified production runs, the Subaru Impreza WRX ranges from 4.20 to 6.80 seconds 0–60, with a 5.30-second average. 3 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.
The Subaru Impreza WRX is ranked in these lists
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Subaru Impreza WRX Performance Overview
Subaru’s Impreza WRX performance story spans 1994 to 2011 in this dataset, covering 51 verified tests across 13 model years. From the outset, the WRX centered on turbocharged gasoline flat-four power and all-wheel-drive traction. Early GC/GF/GM-era cars used EJ22G, EJ20, and EJ20G engines rated from 240 to 276 hp, with the 1994 Sport Wagon (Jap Spec) reaching 60 mph in 6.6 seconds before the 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec) reset the benchmark at 4.2 seconds. That first-generation range established the model’s low-five-second average while remaining entirely turbocharged and gasoline-powered.
The GD/GG generation from 2000 to 2007 expanded the formula with EJ205, EJ255, and EJ257 engines and outputs from 227 to 300 hp. Test results ranged from the 2002 Sport Wagon at 6.8 seconds to 60 mph to the 2003 M2 Sedan at 4.4 seconds, which also recorded the line’s quickest quarter-mile at 12.9 seconds at 107 mph. In the GE/GH/GR/GV era, covered here through 2011, power rose to 224–305 hp, and the quickest current-generation result came from the 2010 Premium SPT Hatchback at 4.5 seconds. As tested here, the Impreza WRX remained a turbocharged, gasoline-only performance model through the end of its covered run.
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Subaru Impreza WRX 0–60 Times by Generation: GC/GF/GM to GE/GH/GR/GV
3 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE/GH/GR/GV | 2007–2014 | 5.23s | 4.50s — 2010 Premium SPT Hatchback | 25 | The GE/GH/GR/GV generation (2007–2014) averaged 5.23 seconds to 60 mph across 25 production tests, led by the 2010 Premium SPT Hatchback at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 224 to 305 hp across 2.5L Turbo F-4 configurations. |
| GD/GG | 2000–2007 | 5.40s | 4.50s — 2006 STI Sedan | 19 | The GD/GG generation (2000–2007) averaged 5.40 seconds to 60 mph across 19 production tests, led by the 2006 STI Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 227 to 300 hp across 2.0L Turbo F-4, 2.1L Turbo F-4, 2.5L Turbo F-4 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average. |
| GC/GF/GM | 1992–2000 | 5.25s | 4.20s — 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec) | 4 | The GC/GF/GM generation (1992–2000) averaged 5.25 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec) at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 276 hp across 2.0L Turbo F-4, 2.2L Turbo F-4 configurations. |
GE/GH/GR/GV 2007–2014
Avg 0–60 5.23s
Fastest 4.50s
Tests 25
2010 Premium SPT Hatchback
The GE/GH/GR/GV generation (2007–2014) averaged 5.23 seconds to 60 mph across 25 production tests, led by the 2010 Premium SPT Hatchback at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 224 to 305 hp across 2.5L Turbo F-4 configurations.
GD/GG 2000–2007
Avg 0–60 5.40s
Fastest 4.50s
Tests 19
2006 STI Sedan
The GD/GG generation (2000–2007) averaged 5.40 seconds to 60 mph across 19 production tests, led by the 2006 STI Sedan at 4.50 seconds. Output ranged from 227 to 300 hp across 2.0L Turbo F-4, 2.1L Turbo F-4, 2.5L Turbo F-4 configurations. A further 3 results from 3 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
GC/GF/GM 1992–2000
Avg 0–60 5.25s
Fastest 4.20s
Tests 4
1996 Sedan (Jap Spec)
The GC/GF/GM generation (1992–2000) averaged 5.25 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec) at 4.20 seconds. Output ranged from 240 to 276 hp across 2.0L Turbo F-4, 2.2L Turbo F-4 configurations.
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Subaru Impreza WRX 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
48 production tests + 3 modified · 13 years ▾
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX
5 production runs Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.90 sec
Production Tests 5
#16
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX Premium Sedan
5.00sec 0–60
13.70s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.70 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo F-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 5M
- Horsepower
- 265 hp
- Torque
- 244 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,230 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.2 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 19 C / 25 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #16 of 48 production runs
#17
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback
5.00sec 0–60
13.60s ¼ mi @ 99.2 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.2 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo F-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 290 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,380 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Hatchback
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #17 of 48 production runs
#18
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan
5.00sec 0–60
13.80s ¼ mi @ 97.6 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 97.6 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo F-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 290 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,384 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #18 of 48 production runs
#26
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited Sedan
5.30sec 0–60
13.90s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 99.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo F-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 290 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,384 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #26 of 48 production runs
#45
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Limited Sedan
6.20sec 0–60
14.50s ¼ mi @ 100.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.20 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.50 sec
- Trap Speed
- 100.0 mph
- Engine
- 2.5L Turbo F-4
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6M
- Horsepower
- 305 hp
- Torque
- 290 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,384 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.1 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 17 C / 23 H / 19.8 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- MotorWeek
- Overall Rank
- #45 of 48 production runs
How we verify Subaru Impreza WRX performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Subaru Impreza WRX trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Subaru Impreza WRX 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Subaru Impreza WRX performance FAQs
11 questions For 2011, the quickest verified WRX and STI runs hit 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds. That includes the 2011 Premium Sedan, STI Hatchback, and STI Sedan. The slowest 2011 result on record is the STI Limited Sedan at 6.2 seconds, with another STI Limited Sedan test at 5.3 seconds.
The fastest Impreza WRX 0-60 run on record is 4.2 seconds, set by the 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec). That same car is also the quickest stock example listed. Across 51 verified WRX tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.28 seconds, which shows how far ahead that 1996 result sits.
The fastest stock Subaru Impreza WRX on record is the 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec) at 4.2 seconds from 0-60 mph. There are 51 production tests and no modified builds in the current records, so the fastest overall result and the fastest stock result are the same car and same 4.2-second time.
The first-generation GC/GF/GM Impreza WRX, sold from 1992 to 2000, averages 5.25 seconds from 0-60 mph across 4 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 4.2 seconds from the 1996 Sedan (Jap Spec). Power ranges from 240 to 276 hp, and every listed version uses a turbocharged gasoline engine.
The second-generation GD/GG Impreza WRX, covering 2000 to 2007, averages 5.33 seconds to 60 mph across 22 tests. The quickest example is the 2003 M2 Sedan at 4.4 seconds. That generation also owns the fastest quarter-mile on record for the model: 12.9 seconds at 107 mph.
The third-generation GE/GH/GR/GV Impreza WRX, built from 2007 to 2014, averages 5.23 seconds from 0-60 mph across 25 tests. Its fastest verified run is 4.5 seconds from the 2010 Premium SPT Hatchback. Power spans 224 to 305 hp, with turbocharged gasoline engines throughout the generation.
In verified 2011 testing, the WRX Premium Sedan and STI Sedan are tied to 60 mph at 5.0 seconds. The STI Sedan runs the quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at 97.6 mph, while the WRX Premium Sedan posts 13.7 seconds at 100 mph. So their 0-60 times match, with a slight quarter-mile edge for the WRX test.
The 2011 STI Hatchback is quicker on record. It reaches 60 mph in 5.0 seconds and covers the quarter-mile in 13.6 seconds at 99.2 mph. The 2011 STI Limited Sedan has recorded 0-60 times of 5.3 and 6.2 seconds, with quarter-mile results of 13.9 and 14.5 seconds.
The quickest STI Sedan result on record is 4.5 seconds from 0-60 mph. Across 9 STI Sedan tests, the average 0-60 time is 4.85 seconds. For 2011 specifically, the STI Sedan records 5.0 seconds to 60 mph and a 13.8-second quarter-mile at 97.6 mph.
The fastest STI Hatchback on record reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Across 7 STI Hatchback tests, the average 0-60 time is 5.03 seconds. For the 2011 model year, the STI Hatchback posts a 5.0-second 0-60 run and a 13.6-second quarter-mile at 99.2 mph.
Across 51 verified tests, the Impreza WRX averages a 13.88-second quarter-mile at 98.6 mph. The quickest quarter-mile on record is 12.9 seconds at 107 mph from the 2003 M2 Sedan. For 2011 models, quarter-mile times range from 13.6 to 14.5 seconds, depending on trim and test source.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Subaru Impreza WRX can do, not a single marketing claim.
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