The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18)
€ 45,400
€ 35,000
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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 5.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI Performance.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf GTI Performance
58.1
70.7
78.5
58.3
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
58.3 in
103.3
173.8
103.4
168
173.8 in
Length
168 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf GTI Performance
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.97 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf GTI Performance
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 GTI Performance
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DLB*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
242 hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI Performance
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf GTI Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTI Performance
▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.89 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
12.89 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf GTI Performance
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
37 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
17 mpg
city
29 mpg
29 mpg
highway
45 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
362 mi
Range
493 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
493 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
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).
119.4 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf GTI Performance
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
