Subaru WRX (2014 – 2018) vs Volkswagen Golf R Variant (2015 – 2017): specs compared
The Subaru WRX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 309 hp against 300 hp. It has the higher top speed: 254 km/h against 249 km/h. The Volkswagen Golf R Variant uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 10.4 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Subaru
WRX
2014 – 2018
|
Volkswagen
Golf R Variant
2015 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2014 – 2018 | 2015 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 309 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2 s | 5.1 s |
| Top speed | 254 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.4 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,595 mm | 4,595 mm |
| Width | 1,796 mm | 1,798 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,582 kg | 1,574 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.