The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 45,400
€ 23,700
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 is 6.3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
58.1
70.7
78.5
58.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.7 in
103.3
173.8
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2754 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
564 lb
17 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*CXS*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
120 hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
47 mpg
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
17 mpg
city
38 mpg
29 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
362 mi
Range
621 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
621 mi
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
195.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
94.8 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
