The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5 (08 - 14) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 45,400
€ 43,200
€ 45,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf R
58.1
70.7
78.5
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.1 in
Height
57.7 in
103.3
173.8
103.4
167.8
173.8 in
Length
167.8 in
103.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf R
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf R
GH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf R
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
EJ25
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
296 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
300 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
300 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
11.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
11.21 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
23 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
29 mpg
highway
40 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
362 mi
Range
495 mi
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
362 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
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).
130.7 kWh
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
195.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
391 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2.5
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
