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 Subaru WRX 2014 – 2018 Volkswagen Golf R Variant 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.

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