Car comparison

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5vsVolkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Subaru WRX STI Hatchback

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011
VS

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    199 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    82/100

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,466 kg
    3,232 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    714 km
    444 mi
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300hp224kW
270hp201kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,505kg3,318lb
1,466kg3,232lb
Gross weight-
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
17.9s
Calculated
18.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
184hp/t137kW/t84hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
583km362mi
Calculated
714km444mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,457cc150cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,415mm174in
4,212mm166in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,779mm70in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,461mm58in
Wheelbase
2,625mm103in
2,578mm101in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,533mm60in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,515mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume-
275L
Max trunk volume-
1,230L
Doors
5
3
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
60L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.9 s
18.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
174 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5 has 30 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,466 kg
3,232 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.55.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5 and Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
583 km
362 mi
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
714 km
444 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
1,466 kg
3,232 lb
Fuel consumption
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Length
4,212 mm
165.8 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Range score
583 km
362 mi
714 km
444 mi
Trunk score
-
275 L
9.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSubaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI
Consumption10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.03 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.01 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,704 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 57 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 39 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 132 km (82 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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