2026 Honda Civic Si vs
2025 Subaru WRX

Key Comparisons

2026 Honda Civic Si

2025 Subaru WRX

Horsepower

200 @ 6000 rpm
(SAE net)

271 @ 5600 rpm

EPA Fuel-Economy
Ratings¹
(city/hwy/comb)

27/37/31

19/26/22
(6MT)

Wheels

18" alloys

18” alloys
on Premium, Limited, GT

Automatic
Climate Control

Standard

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control²

Standard

Standard

Curb Weight

2,952 lbs

3,351-3,430 lbs
(6MT models)

6MT w/Rev-Match Control

Standard

Not Available

Wireless Apple CarPlay³ & Android Auto⁴ Compatibility

Standard

Not Available

Premium Audio

Bose⁵ 12-speaker system

Extra Cost
on Premium

The Verdict: The Civic Si is much lighter for nimble responsiveness, comes with more standard amenities for comfort and convenience, and receives substantially higher fuel-economy ratings. It’s Honda for the victory! 

¹ Based on 2026 EPA mileage ratings for Civic and 2025 ratings for WRX. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.
² ACC cannot detect all objects ahead and may not detect a given object; accuracy will vary based on weather, speed and other factors. ACC should not be used in heavy traffic, poor weather or on winding roads. ACC only includes a limited braking function. Driver remains responsible for slowing or stopping the vehicle to avoid a collision.
³ Apple CarPlay is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.
⁴ Android Auto is a trademarks of Google LLC.
⁵ Bose is a registered trademark of Bose Corporation.