Comparing the 2023 Subaru WRX vs 2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

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2023 Subaru WRX

MSRP starting at:

$34,768

48 months lease
$98 @ 6.99 %*
+tx/wk $0 cash down
Manual
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2023 Volkswagen Golf GTI

MSRP starting at:

$34,495

Manual

* Rounded payments, for information only, excluding taxes, registrations, options and accessories

 
Overview
Base MSRP $34,768 $34,495
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.3 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.4 L/146 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 271 @ 5600 241 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 @ 2000 273 @ 1750
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Technical Specs
Vehicle
EPA Classification Midsize Cars Midsize Cars
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.3 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Powertrain
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
EnerGuide Estimate - City (L/100 km) 12.3 L/100 km 10 L/100 km
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy (L/100 km) 9 L/100 km 7.3 L/100 km
Engine Order Code
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement 2.4 L/146 2.0 L/121
Fuel System Gasoline Direct Injection Gasoline Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 271 @ 5600 241 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 @ 2000 273 @ 1750
Trans Order Code U2
Trans Type 6 6
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.46 3.77
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95 2.09
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37 1.48
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.03 1.09
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82 1.10
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67 0.91
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.64 4.55
Clutch Size (in)
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.11 2.76
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 540
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 150 140
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 98.9 91.9
Front Head Room (in) 39.8 38.5
Front Leg Room (in) 43.1 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 55.9
Front Hip Room (in) 54.1 53.4
Second Head Room (in) 36.7 38.1
Second Leg Room (in) 36.5 35
Mechanical
ABS Standard Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes Standard Standard
All Wheel Drive Standard N/A
4 Cylinder Engine Standard Standard
Turbocharged Standard Standard
Gasoline Fuel Standard Standard
Power Steering Standard Standard
6-Speed M/T Standard Standard
Aluminum Wheels Standard Standard
M/T Standard Standard
Locking/Limited Slip Differential N/A Standard
Front Wheel Drive N/A Standard
Aluminum Wheels (Option) N/A Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor N/A Standard
Wheel Locks N/A Standard
Exterior
Tires - Front Performance Standard Standard
Tires - Rear Performance Standard Standard
Temporary Spare Tire Standard Standard
Generic Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Sun/Moonroof (Option) N/A Standard
Panoramic Roof (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Front Performance (Option) N/A Standard
Tires - Rear Performance (Option) N/A Standard
Interior
Climate Control Standard Standard
A/C Standard Standard
Security System Standard Standard
AM/FM Stereo Standard Standard
Cruise Control Standard Standard
Rear Defrost Standard Standard
Floor Mats Standard Standard
Keyless Entry Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Heated Mirrors Standard Standard
Power Mirror(s) Standard Standard
Pass-Through Rear Seat Standard Standard
Cloth Seats (Option) Standard Standard
Cloth Seats Standard Standard
Bucket Seats Standard Standard
Adjustable Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Satellite Radio Standard N/A
MP3 Player Standard Standard
Heated Front Seat(s) Standard Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard Standard
Immobilizer Standard Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard Standard
Driver Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Passenger Vanity Mirror Standard Standard
Leather Steering Wheel Standard Standard
Remote Trunk Release Standard N/A
Trip Computer Standard Standard
Bluetooth Connection Standard Standard
Back-Up Camera Standard Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input Standard Standard
Rear Bench Seat Standard Standard
Smart Device Integration Standard Standard
LED Headlights Standard Standard
Requires Subscription Standard Standard
Power Driver Seat N/A Standard
Power Passenger Seat N/A Standard
Fog Lamps N/A Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers N/A Standard
Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror N/A Standard
Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror N/A Standard
Rear Parking Aid N/A Standard
Driver Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar N/A Standard
Telematics N/A Standard
Keyless Start N/A Standard
Cargo Shade N/A Standard
Power Folding Mirrors N/A Standard
HD Radio N/A Standard
Heated Steering Wheel N/A Standard
WiFi Hotspot N/A Standard
Safety
Driver Air Bag Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Side Air Bag Standard Standard
Front Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Rear Head Air Bag Standard Standard
Child Safety Locks Standard Standard
Daytime Running Lights Standard Standard
Traction Control Standard Standard
Automatic Headlights Standard Standard
Stability Control Standard Standard
Brake Assist Standard Standard
Passenger Air Bag Sensor Standard Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling Standard Standard
Knee Air Bag Standard N/A
Automatic Highbeams Standard N/A
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors N/A Standard
Blind Spot Monitor N/A Standard
Driver Restriction Features N/A Standard
Rear Collision Mitigation N/A Standard
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