And in that test the cvt and manual are lot closer. Car and driver tested both a cvt and manual in 2015, and for that the manual did it in 6. In straightline testing, our 3330pound tester, a topoftheline limited with the sixspeed manual, proved slower than the 20 wrx special edition 4. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in your driveway, you have a. Save money on used 2015 subaru wrx sedan models near you. Subarus lineartronic cvt vs 6speed manual in the wrx. Weve created a convenient proprietary civic 060 time calculations that we base on the most accurate sources, including the manufacturers manuals. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt premium at u. Previously, in 2014, wrx only came with the 5speed manual transmission and no. The first subaru car, the 1500, was created in 1954. There are multiple sources for the 0 60 times and most are in the 8. If you are a professional race car driver and you know how to redline the car and drop the clutch and shift perfectly, you will beat a cvt wrx in a 0 to 60.
Factor in small differences in shift time and launch and you end up with discrepancies like the above article. Perhaps you arent that sensitive to it but because of the way cvts work they get stuck in gears. This model was equipped with a 6speed manual transmission. Since 060 time has been considered the golden standard of cars performance, lets put civic face to face with the rivals by analyzing 0 to 60 mph, 60 to 80 mph and a quarter mile acceleration data. May 28, 2014 at the test track, this cvt equipped wrx lagged the stick version, the quartermile taking 14. 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. I would give it another few months before we start seeing low 7s or high 6s. After getting disappointing 060 times in my 2017 wrx cvt, i decided to compare performance between regular 87 octane gas and premium 92. The premium model has more equipment, and weighs 3,340 lbs with the.
As such, it the subaru 30 was called the peoples car in japan. I am 100% satisfied with my purchase and the customer service i received. Nov 15, 20 the gear spread of a zf auto is nearly 10 and the 060 times are as fast if not faster then a 6 speed manual. The subaru 360, the second car developed by the company, was also a hit during its time because of its fuel efficiency rated 66 miles per gallon. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the.
This hot 2liter is mated to a sixspeed manual transmission a first for this. Shop 2015 subaru wrx vehicles for sale in seattle, wa at cars. Cvt is slower than manual in both 060 and quarter mile times. View the most accurate honda 0 60 times and 14 mile times for all honda models from the most popular car magazine sources. Car and driver tested both a manual and cvt wrx in 2015. So it is actually better to buy a cvt wrx because you will 99. 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. Ever since its debut in the early 2000s, the rallyderived japanese sport compact quickly earned the respect of enthusiasts simply by the. 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. Better to drive and more interesting than my 2011 wrx for sure, but not as good as my 1999. The 2015 subaru wrx is no quicker than before, but beautifully balanced handling and spoton steering are better than ever.
We did, however, manage to average nearly 17 mpg on an extremely spirited dash on hilly, tightly curved back roads, making full use of available revs at times. Ive been trolling the boards a bit, but cant seem to find much info on what tuners are doing with the cvt. Marioandretti, you are forgetting one crucial issue in a cvt vs manual debate. And if youre considering putting one of these affordable allwheeldrive sport sedans in. Nov 20, 2017 the subaru wrx is a car that needs little introduction. We test the new wrx with the optional cvt transmission. There are multiple sources for the 060 times and most are in the 8. Page 3 cvt launch control on 2015 wrx general community welcome to the north american subaru impreza owners club. The 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. Ive only owned auto transmission cars, and my experience with manual transmissions is limited to briefly test driving a couple cars with manual transmission, including a 2015 wrx quite recently. The gear spread of a zf auto is nearly 10 and the 060 times are as fast if not faster then a 6 speed manual.
Though still under 6 seconds, the cvtequipped wrxs 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. So, i sort of said something about wrx drivers valuing their manhood, and not wanting to set a bad example for young carbuff kids, and being sure to order their wrx with the manual. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 2 2015 wrx models in seattle. So while you might like your cvt they arent performing as well in the real world from a performance perspective. Please take into account that the subaru 0 to 60 times and quarter mile data listed on this car performance.
Why doesnt subaru offer an automatic in the 2015 wrx sti. Tapping the shifter to the left puts the cvt in manual mode which gives more control with the shift paddles, yet it never feels truly authentic. What the graph shows is that the wrx can get to full boost in about 6. But thats just what a subaru engineer suggested we do when we asked him. Read this motor trend 2015 wrx cvt first test for more. This years model, when equipped with a continuously variable transmission cvt, achieves the heady figures of 273631 in cityhighwaycombined mileage, according to the epa. Of course being a subaru, the engine is mated to the symmetrical awd system. I shortshifted 3rd gear around 6,100 rpm, as power falls off noticeably after that. So im probably going to buy a 2015 wrx soon, but im very indecisive on the whole car buying process, especially with regards to the transmission. Specifically, a far better 060 time from motor trend. Though still under 6 seconds, the cvtequipped wrxs 060 mph run is among. I have a good idea what id like to see, but id like. While this combo of parts isnt likely to be an preconfigured ots stagex package that is. Thanks to its allwheeldrive system, the base wrx weighs in at 3,294 lbs.
Subaru is the automobile manufacturing arm of the japanese conglomerate fuji heavy industries. One thing where they were actually close was the rolling 560, but the manual was still faster. Cvt vs 5 speed manual page 3 subaru xv crosstrek forums. While the wrx earns ratings of 1925 manual or 2128 cvt, both require premium gasoline. A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 560 mph. At the test track, this cvtequipped wrx lagged the stick version, the quartermile taking 14. It takes less than a quartermile of driving to feel the newly stiffened wrx jiggling the untoned parts of your body.
In terms of global production, it is ranked as the 22 nd biggest automaker in the world. But even before that, its parent company fuji heavy industries had. View detailed specs, features and options for the 2015 subaru wrx 4dr sdn cvt limited at u. During the 90s its legacy wagon was considered the fastest station wagon at speeds of 155 miles per hour. It sends power to all four wheels through, in my testers case, a cvt.
Around 60 percent of new wrx buyers are new to the brand. And if speed is truly an issue then i will get a light mod to keep up or if with turbos i will bump up boost 12psi. Just wanted to give you some other stuff to think about. Theyre part of a new performance package that can be added to wrx premiums but only with a manual transmission. Opting to row your own in the standard 5speed manual that can be fitted to the base and sport premium models knocks those figures down only slightly. A more real world test of acceleration is the rolling 5 60 mph. May 12, 2014 the 2015 subaru wrx is one of this years standout new performance cars. Im trying to get a feel for what is being done now and whats possible. Thats why the xv manual is over 1 sec faster 060 than the cvt, and while the tuning of the wrx cvt closes the.
Subaru is recalling certain model year 20152016 wrx vehicles manufactured april 10, 2015, to october 21, 2015, and forester 2. However, there are several factors that affect a cars 060 time or quarter. The cvt offers a clear advantage in how it transfers power to the wheels vs. Honda 060 times honda accord, civic, crv, pilot and s2000. A cvt wrx will always be faster than manual nasioc.
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