Subaru WRX 6MT vs CVT
Verdict
The Subaru WRX CVT asks RM10,000 more than the Subaru WRX 6MT, and on these numbers the gap buys an automatic transmission and auto emergency braking. The hardware is otherwise very close: both get a 2,387 cc petrol engine with 271 hp and 375 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 411-litre boot, seven airbags and the same RM767 yearly road tax. If you want the most involving WRX, take the manual. If KL traffic and AEB matter more, the CVT makes sense.
Pick the Subaru WRX 6MT if you want the cheaper WRX with a manual gearbox and can live without auto emergency braking.
Pick the Subaru WRX CVT if you want an automatic WRX with auto emergency braking and accept the RM10,000 premium.
Key differences
- Price: Subaru WRX 6MT RM286,245; Subaru WRX CVT RM296,245
- Transmission: Subaru WRX 6MT manual; Subaru WRX CVT CVT automatic
- Auto emergency braking: Subaru WRX 6MT not fitted; Subaru WRX CVT yes
- Engine output: Subaru WRX 6MT 271 hp and 375 Nm; Subaru WRX CVT 271 hp and 375 Nm
- Boot space: Subaru WRX 6MT 411 litres; Subaru WRX CVT 411 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 286,245✓ | RM 296,245 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 2,387 cc | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 271 hp | 271 hp |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,669 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,826 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,672 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Boot space | 411 L | 411 L |
| Fuel tank | 63 L | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 767 | RM 767 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
6MT
- Costs RM10,000 less
- Manual gearbox suits driver involvement
- Same 271 hp, 375 Nm and AWD as the CVT
- No auto emergency braking
- Less convenient in heavy traffic than the CVT
- Same RM767 yearly road tax despite lower price
CVT
- CVT automatic is easier in traffic
- Gets auto emergency braking
- Same 411-litre boot and seven airbags as the manual
- Costs RM10,000 more
- No extra power or torque over the 6MT
- Same 411-litre boot as the cheaper car
6MT vs CVT FAQ
Is the Subaru WRX 6MT or Subaru WRX CVT better?
The Subaru WRX 6MT is better for drivers who want a manual and the lower price. The Subaru WRX CVT is better for daily use if you want an automatic and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The Subaru WRX CVT costs RM10,000 more than the Subaru WRX 6MT, at RM296,245 versus RM286,245.
Do the Subaru WRX 6MT and Subaru WRX CVT have the same engine?
Yes. Both use a 2,387 cc petrol engine producing 271 hp and 375 Nm, with all-wheel drive and the same RM767 yearly road tax.