Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSIvsSubaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

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

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2013-2016
VS

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,431 kg
    3,155 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    753 km
    468 mi
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300hp224kW
300hp224kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,431kg3,155lb
1,505kg3,318lb
Gross weight
1,960kg4,321lb
-
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
57.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.8s
Calculated
17.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
10.3L/100 km22.8mpg US27.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
199hp/t149kW/t90hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
270Nm/t181lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
753km468mi
Calculated
583km362mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,276mm168in
4,415mm174in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,436mm57in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,630mm104in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,541mm61in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
128mm5in
-
Trunk volume
343L
-
Max trunk volume
1,233L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
60L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISubaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.56,000 rpm4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.8 s
17.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
407 Nm
300 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,431 kg
3,155 lb
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
1,505 kg
3,318 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.1 s
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.55.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: 3.0 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
753 km
468 mi
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
583 km
362 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW
5.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
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

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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
5.2 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
VolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (5-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,431 kg
3,155 lb
1,505 kg
3,318 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
10.3 L/100 km
22.8 mpg US
27.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
343 L
12.1 cu ft
Length
4,276 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,436 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Range score
753 km
468 mi
583 km
362 mi
Trunk score
343 L
12.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
199 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISubaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK10.3 L/100 km22.8 mpg US27.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km18.03 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi29.01 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,545 L408 US gal340 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year2,704 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (5-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 74 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 171 km (106 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

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