Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Subaru Impreza RS
Comparison winners
4 metrics
0-100 winner
Volkswagen Golf GTI
6.1 s
Runner-up: 8.0 s
Power winner
Volkswagen Golf GTI
265 hp
Runner-up: 182 hp
Cargo winner
Volkswagen Golf GTI
374 L
Runner-up: 348 L
Price winner
Subaru Impreza RS
$27,895
Runner-up: $31,290
Key differences
- Volkswagen Golf GTI is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 8.0 s).
- Volkswagen Golf GTI has more power (265 hp vs 182 hp).
- Volkswagen Golf GTI has more cargo volume (374 L vs 348 L).
- Subaru Impreza RS has the lower starting MSRP ($27,895 vs $31,290).
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1 s | 8.0 s |
| Top Speed | 250 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Power | 265 hp | 182 hp |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Range & Efficiency | ||
| Fuel Tank | 50 L | 50 L |
| Efficiency | 7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| CO2 Emissions | 160 g/km | 178 g/km |
| Size & Capacity | ||
| Length | 4,290 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 140 mm | 130 mm |
| Cargo | 374 L | 348 L |
| Curb Weight | 1,430 kg | 1,465 kg |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Turning Circle | 10.9 m | 10.8 m |
| Starting MSRP | $31,290 | $27,895 |