2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 Subaru WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$28,695 | MSRP$29,605 |
Listings8 | Listings40 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 |
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
2022 Subaru WRX Reviews SummaryThe model year 2022 WRX delivers a cocktail of performance and all-weather practicality that remains unmatched at its price point. Although the introduction of Subaru’s 2.4-litre engine doesn’t result in a massive power bump for the WRX, the car still impresses—particularly in the handling department. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City23 | MPG City |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3133 lbs | Curb Weight3431 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height57.8 in |
Length168.0 in | Length183.8 in |
Width70.8 in | Width79.3 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase105.2 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload1189 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,695 | $29,605 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The model year 2022 WRX delivers a cocktail of performance and all-weather practicality that remains unmatched at its price point. Although the introduction of Subaru’s 2.4-litre engine doesn’t result in a massive power bump for the WRX, the car still impresses—particularly in the handling department. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 23 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3133 lbs | 3431 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 183.8 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 79.3 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 105.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 1189 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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