DecodedCars2019 STI S209
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2019 models.
- Class
- Compact Cars
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 17 combined · 15 city / 21 hwy
- Length
- –
- Curb weight
- –
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns
Pros & cons
What's good
- Few owner complaints0 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 27 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 37% below the 2019 compact car average of 26.8 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 18 similar 2019 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2019 STI S209 is a compact car offered with a 2.5L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), 37% worse than the 2019 compact car average of 26.8 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S209 | 2.5L 4-cyl turbo | Manual 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive | 15 / 21 / 17 | -37% | $4,850 | 518 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2019 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2019 STI S209.
Similar 2019 compact cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 STI S209 (this car) | 17 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Toyota Corolla | 36 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2019 Mazda 3 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2019 Volkswagen Golf/GTI | 32 MPG | ★★★★★ | 6 |
| 2019 Toyota Yaris | 35 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2019 Subaru WRX | 23 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Mitsubishi Mirage | 39 MPG | ★★★★★ | 0 |
Recalls (0)
No vehicle recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2019 STI S209.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗Not every 2019 STI S209 is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2019 STI S209 in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2019 STI S209 buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. No recalls on file, but check anyway.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 STI S209. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or STI. How we calculate this →