RS AWD
What the RS adds over the Base
| Spec | Base | RS |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 294.6 mm | 314.9 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3171 lbs | 3323 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3167 lbs | 3275 lbs |
| Engine displacement | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
| Horsepower | 152 hp | 182 hp |
| Torque | 145 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER, direct fuel injection | 2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER, direct fuel injection |
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 30 mpg | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Tire size | 205/55R16 99H | 225/40R18 98V |
| Transmission type | cvt | manual |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | steel | alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine, 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 178 lb-ft torque @ 3,700 rpm, 225/40R18 all-season tires, 8-speed manual mode function for CVT with paddle shift controls, All-Weather Package: 2-stage heated front seats, Automatic Collision Notification, Automatic Emergency Steering, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert; includes Automatic Emergency Steering, Cargo area cover, retractable, Dark gray 18-inch alloy wheels, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Exterior power mirrors: Crystal Black Silica with integrated turn signals, Front console USB-C input/charge port, Heated exterior mirrors, High-grade combination meter with 4.2-inch color LCD display, Illuminated glovebox, Illuminated ignition switch ring, Illuminated power window switches, all doors, Illuminated visor vanity mirrors, Keyless Access with Pushbutton Start, LED fog lights, LED front signal, accent, and side marker lights (integrated into headlight), Leather-wrapped shift lever handle, Leather-wrapped steering wheel rim, Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode and paddle shift control switches, RS cloth upholstery, RS exterior trim, RS interior trim (Gunmetal), RS logo carpeted floor mats, Rear USB-A charge port, illuminated, Rear USB-C charge port, illuminated, Rear seat armrest with cupholders, Rear-Cross Traffic Alert, Remote Lock/Unlock, Remote Vehicle Locator, SI-DRIVE engine performance management with Intelligent and Sport modes, STARLINK Concierge (opt-in), STARLINK Connected Services, including 3-year trial subscription to STARLINK Safety Plus package (opt-in), STARLINK Security Plus package with 6-month trial period (opt-in), STARLINK Wi-Fi hotspot (requires active AT&T Wi-Fi subscription), SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with 6 speakers and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 314.9 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | electronic |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 56 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 20.4 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 100.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | SUBARU STARLINK |
| Connected services trial (premium tier) | 6 months |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 36 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in |
| Overall height | 58.3 in |
| Overall length | 176.2 in |
| Overall width | 70.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2498 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER, direct fuel injection |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 182 hp |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 16.6 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 39.8 in |
| Second-row headroom | 38 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 42.9 in |
| Second-row legroom | 36.5 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.3 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Dual Pinion Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 34.8 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson struts, lower L-arms, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | double wishbone, coil springs, dampers, stabilizer bar |
Tires
| Tire size | 225/40R18 98V |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.7 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3323 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3275 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety22 std · 0 opt
- Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering
- Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management
- Rear-Cross Traffic Alert
- Front seat side pelvis/torso airbags
- Lane Departure Warning
- Lane Keep Assist
- Side curtain airbags with rollover sensor
- Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbags
- 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS, Brake Assist and Brake Override systems
- Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH)
- Automatic Emergency Steering
- Automatic High Beam (Standard High Beam Assist)
- Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert; includes Automatic Emergency Steering
- Driver's knee airbag
- EyeSight Driver Assist Technology includes Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Pre-Collision Braking and Throttle Management; Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Keep Assist
- Incline Start Assist
- Rear Seat Reminder
- Rear vision camera
- Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
- Vehicle Dynamics Control with all-wheel, all-speed traction control (TCS)
- Security system with engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System with individual tire display and automatic individual wheel ID registration
Infotainment19 std · 1 opt
- Automatic Collision Notification
- Remote Lock/Unlock
- STARLINK Wi-Fi hotspot (requires active AT&T Wi-Fi subscription)
- Stolen Vehicle Recovery Service
- Enhanced Roadside Assistance
- Remote Vehicle Locator
- 3-spoke steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth® control switches
- 8-speed manual mode function for CVT with paddle shift controls
- Front console USB-C input/charge port
- HD Radio®
- Over-the-air updates
- Rear USB-A charge port, illuminated
- Rear USB-C charge port, illuminated
- STARLINK Concierge (opt-in)
- STARLINK Connected Services, including 3-year trial subscription to STARLINK Safety Plus package (opt-in)
- STARLINK Security Plus package with 6-month trial period (opt-in)
- SUBARU STARLINK® 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with 6 speakers and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- SiriusXM All-Access Radio and SiriusXM Travel Link Platinum (4-months free)
- Wireless phone charger
- Harman Kardon® premium audio system with 432-Watt equivalent maximum output and 10 speakers optional
Convenience3 std · 0 opt
- Keyless Access with Pushbutton Start
- Remote keyless entry system
- Power windows with driver and front passenger one-touch auto-up/auto-down with off-delay and pinch protection; illuminated switches on front doors
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-zone automatic climate control system with air filtration, voice control and occupant sensors for focused air control
Seating7 std · 1 opt
- 10-way power driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support optional
- All-Weather Package: 2-stage heated front seats
- 60/40 split fold down rear seatback
- Cloth upholstery
- Height-adjustable driver's seat
- RS cloth upholstery
- Whiplash-reducing front seats
- Rear seat armrest with cupholders
Interior17 std · 0 opt
- Instrument cluster with 4.2-in. color LCD multi-function display
- Digital clock and outside temperature gauge
- Eco gauge (fuel economy)
- Front seatback pocket, passenger seat
- High-grade combination meter with 4.2-inch color LCD display
- Illuminated glovebox
- Illuminated ignition switch ring
- Illuminated power window switches, all doors
- Leather-wrapped shift lever handle
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel rim
- Overhead console with dual map lights
- RS interior trim (Gunmetal)
- RS logo carpeted floor mats
- Visor vanity mirrors, dual illuminated
- Illuminated visor vanity mirrors
- Tilt/telescoping adjustable steering column
- Carpeted floor mats
Exterior18 std · 1 opt
- Power moonroof optional
- 225/40R18 all-season tires
- Active grille shutters
- Dark gray 18-inch alloy wheels
- Exterior power mirrors: Crystal Black Silica with integrated turn signals
- Heated exterior mirrors
- LED fog lights
- LED front signal, accent, and side marker lights (integrated into headlight)
- Power exterior mirrors
- RS exterior trim
- Rear roof spoiler
- Rear window wiper with washer
- Side skirts
- Sound insulating windshield
- Steering-responsive LED headlights with automatic mode position, auto-on with windshield operation, and Automatic High Beam
- Turn signals with one-touch lane changer
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Welcome Lighting
- Windshield wiper de-icer
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (Active AWD)
- 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SUBARU BOXER engine, 182 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 178 lb-ft torque @ 3,700 rpm
- Active Torque Vectoring
- Auto Stop-Start system fuel-saving technology
- Electronic parking brake switch
- Lineartronic CVT with 8-speed manual mode and paddle shift control switches
- SI-DRIVE engine performance management with Intelligent and Sport modes
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- Dual-Pinion Electric Power Steering
Cargo3 std · 0 opt
- Cargo area cover, retractable
- Cargo tie-down hooks and grocery bag hooks
- Crossbar mounting points
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Common questions about the RS
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2024 Subaru Impreza RS add over the Base?
Against the Base, 46 features become standard that the Base does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.