I like the performance, the handling, and the way it. Marioandretti, you are forgetting one crucial issue in a cvt vs manual debate. The 2015 subaru wrx is an attempted return to form for an icon that made the word rex a household name in australia a smaller engine, an additional gear for the manual gearbox, the. We averaged 25 mpg during our test, beating the epa combined. Subaru expects the wrx s epa numbers to be 21 mpg city and 28 mpg for the manual, while the cvt gets 19 mpg city and 25 mpg highway. Do you go with the sixspeed manual, or the socalled lineartronic continuously variable. Previously, in 2014, wrx only came with the 5speed manual transmission and no automatic option. Unfortunately, the evolutions more radical x trim has been dropped, leaving no real competitor for the sti trim. Feb 07, 2018 in my first subaru wrx vlog, i talk about the real mpg of my 2015 subaru wrx cvt limited. The most accurate 2015 subaru wr1es mpg estimates based on real world results of 7. Wrx and that a continuously variable automatic transmission would be offered.
Request a dealer quote or view used cars at msn autos. Subaru is calling them all new, fairly enough, although its not a redesign, just a complete goingover, with many changes. They significantly improved the handling by making the body slightly wider and the interior slightly bigger. The wrx is rated to get 24 mpg in combined driving with the 6speed manual transmission, and 21 mpg with the optional cvt. Mar 19, 2019 the 2015 wrx was the first year of this model separate from the impreza line. One thing that really stood out is subaru claims 38mpg highway with the cvt vs 32mpg with the 5 speed. Though still under 6 seconds, the cvt equipped wrx s 060 mph run is among the slowest weve ever recorded in a wrx, matching the original 227hp 2002 subaru impreza wrx wagons run to 60 mph. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2015 subaru impreza. Nov 20, 20 the 2015 wrx will offer the choice of two new transmissions, each with its own dedicated version of the subaru symmetrical allwheel drive system. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt limited at u. I noticed that motortrend shows the 2015 fxt doing 060 in 6. In my first subaru wrx vlog, i talk about the real mpg of my 2015 subaru wrx cvt limited. I have a 35 mile oneway commute in mixed traffic some at hyway speed, some bumpertobumper.
A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 560 mph. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 subaru wrx sedan 4d limited awd turbo. Thats why the xv manual is over 1 sec faster 060 than the cvt, and while the tuning of the wrx cvt closes the. The most accurate 2015 subaru wr1es mpg estimates based on real. The 2015 subaru wrx comes out swinging with its racy brother the wrx sti. The 2015 subaru wrx is no quicker than before, but beautifully balanced handling and spoton steering are better than ever. Gas mileage of 2015 vehicles by subaru fuel economy. It seems odd that the cvt gets worse fuel economy, but a subaru. Gone is the aggressive widebody stance of the 2014 model, exchanged for a nicely proportioned, but far more forgettable, look that wont turn many heads in town. With the base engine and manual transmission, the wrx gets 21 mpg in. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in your driveway, you have a fundamental choice to make. Unable to launch the auto wrx as hard as the manual, we saw the zeroto60 time stretch from 4. The automatic transmission of the focus, as opposed to the manual of my wrx, shouldnt hold it back, since both transmissions are sixspeeds.
And in that test the cvt and manual are lot closer. Read this motor trend 2015 wrx cvt first test for more. The performance with the sixspeed manual is very responsive, making onramps and merge situations very easy to manage. For the 2015 model year the subaru wrx gets a new 2.
Intelligent mode is for city commuting and programmed for the greatest fuel economy of the three. Epaestimated fuel economy sits at 23 mpg highway and 17 mpg city for the manual, and 22 mpg highway and 17. The 2015 wrx, cvt or manual, comes with many tangible improvements, but is also a bit scaled back in its flavor compared to the car it replaces. At the test track, this cvt equipped wrx lagged the stick version, the quartermile taking 14. At the test track, this cvtequipped wrx lagged the stick version, the quartermile taking 14. In the real world, fuel economy figures are moreorless on par with each other. The way you drive has a huge effect on fuel economy. Jun 27, 2014 the 2015 wrx, cvt or manual, comes with many tangible improvements, but is also a bit scaled back in its flavor compared to the car it replaces.
This is a subaru forum comparing cvt vs manual xmission. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2015 subaru impreza awd 4 cyl, 2. I recently saw an ad for the updated 2018 impreza, and as i clearly like subarus, decided to do some info digging. Theyre tempting to automakers as they offer some real advantages in performance and fuel economy numbers. Whether its an automatic or manual, suv or sedan, you might be. Models with the continuously variable automatic transmission see. I understand what your saying, however there are several factors that lead me to believe the heads are fundamentally the same. Compare subaru impreza wrx hatchback vs toyota prius plug. The cvt robs considerable power from the engine due to it being a viscous coupling via the torque converter, and not direct torque transfer via a clutch. Subaru wrx mpg actual mpg from 1,237 subaru wrx owners. The last previousgeneration wrx sedan we tested was a second faster. My wife and i have been driving manual xmissions for well over million miles. Fuel economy with the 6speed manual is rated at 21 miles per gallon in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, while the cvt automatic earns 19 mpg city25 mpg hwy. The epa rated the 2015 wrx sti with awd at 172319 mpg, and although.
The redline is painted on the tach at 6700 rpm with the sixspeed manual and 6500 rpm with the cvt. I love driving a manual though, so if im going to give up manual, i want to make sure that the actual mpg will be better with an automatic. View detailed gas mileage data for the 2015 subaru wrx. Back in december, the allnew 2015 wrx leapt into contention for our sports sedan dollars. Oh, and dont worry, all wrxs still come standard with a sixspeed manual transmission.
Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 222 2015 wrx models nationwide. Besides avoiding the massive class action lawsuit from false advertisement and specs similar to the hyundai mpg fiasco, it doesnt fit in with modern auto manufacturing processes that ive worked with. Used 2015 subaru wrx limited for sale with photos cargurus. If theres a significant difference in handling, we didnt feel it, but maybe thats because we were too busy arguing with the cvt andor enjoying the manual. The 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars.
For the fourthgen model, subaru discontinued the 2. As we move toward 2015, subaru is introducing a brandnew. For those who use their wrx as a commuter vehicle in heavy stop and go traffic regularly, the 6speed manual can become tiring day after day. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt premium at u.
Just wanted to give you some other stuff to think about. Used 2015 subaru wrx exterior subarus decision to retire the wrx s timehonored association to the impreza moniker is a clear way of saying this prominent sports sedan has officially taken on. The 2015 subaru wrx is based on the latest version of the subaru impreza sedan, a longstanding custom for this performancetuned model. Why does my subaru wrx get better gas mileage than a ford. In my daily pursuit of useless whatif scenarios for cars, ive been thinking of a daily driver. With an intensely loyal customer base, the wrx competes primarily against the mitsubishi lancer ralliart and evolution models, but faces new competition in the form of the ford focus st. Search over 6,000 listings to find the best local deals. Actual 2015 subaru wrx gas mileage wrx vlog 1 youtube.
I have seen 35 mpg on a long drive to the mountains, and i have seen as low as 17. Get detailed information on the 2015 subaru forester including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission, and more. In auto, the xt feels better to me it shifts more abruptly in the wrx and feels too much like a traditional auto. The redline is painted on the tach at 6700 rpm with the sixspeed manual and 6500 rpm with the cvt automaticyes, the wrx is now available with a continuously variable. Dec 16, 20 also offered with an automatic, subaru has fitted the 2015 wrx with a cvt. The 2015 subaru wrx sports sedan is a lot of fun, but does it still entertain with a cvt. The epa rates manual transmission wrxs at 21 miles per gallon in the city, 28 on the highway and 24 combined, the cvt is rated just 192521.
Do you go with the sixspeed manual, or the socalled lineartronic continuously variable automatic transmission cvt. Epa mpg owner mpg estimates 2015 subaru brz 4 cyl, 2. May 12, 2014 the 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. Car and driver tested both a cvt and manual in 2015, and for that the manual did it in 6. The wrx also gets a pair of new transmissions a sixspeed manual and a cvt. The wrx shifts better in manual mode than the xt in manual mode. Find the engine specs, mpg, transmission, wheels, weight, performance and more for the 2015 subaru wrx sedan 4d premium awd turbo.
Used 2015 subaru wrx for sale with photos cargurus. The fourthgeneration subaru wrx is better on pavement than ever before. We saw that the automatics are rated with a higher mpg than the manual. The wrx sti is popular with brand enthusiasts for a variety of reasons and may get another bump with its real mpg numbers. My 2015 xts average anywhere fi will say i just test drove a wrx cvt and they are quite different in terms of feel. The flatfour in the 2015 wrx is a member of the fa engine. Use our handy tool to get estimated annual fuel costs based on your driving habits. I have heard ramblings that on a 2015 wrx hp is 30 down on a cvt compared to a mt. I have a 2015 fxt, my cvt is not programmed to fake shift it.
Fuel economy is 2128 mpg cityhwy for the manual and 1925 for the automatic. Gone is the aggressive widebody stance of the 2014 model, exchanged for a nicely proportioned, but far. Our main reason for chosing cvt is the mpg it offers. Get detailed information about the 2015 subaru wrx, including features, fuel economy, pricing, engine, transmission and more. The insurance institute for highway safety iihs calls the 2015 wrx a top safety pick. Cvt vs 5 speed manual page 3 subaru xv crosstrek forums. Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2014 subaru impreza and 2015 subaru wrx sti and 2015 subaru wrx. The most accurate subaru wrx mpg estimates based on real world results of 26.
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