Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-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 VI (3-DOOR)

R 2.0 TSI

270 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2009-2012
VS

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback

2.5

300 hp2457 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2007-2011

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    350 Nm
    258 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,446 kg
    3,188 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.7 L/100 km
    35.1 mpg US
    42.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    706 km
    439 mi
  • Best performance score
    64/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    1,130 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
270hp201kW
300hp224kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,446kg3,188lb
1,525kg3,362lb
Gross weight
2,010kg4,431lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
67.3s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
68.6s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
19.2s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
230Nm/t154lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
706km439mi
Calculated
566km352mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,457cc150cu in
Length
4,212mm166in
4,415mm174in
Width
1,779mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,533mm60in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,515mm60in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
132mm5in
-
Trunk volume
275L
1,130L
Max trunk volume
1,230L
-
Doors
3
5
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.

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISubaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VI (3-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI6,000 rpm2,500-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.56,200 rpm3,000-6,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.2 s
22.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
172 km/h
107 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
1,525 kg
3,362 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI5.7 s
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.56.0 s

Although Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5 has more power, Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI and Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5: 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
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 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: 2.1 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
706 km
439 mi
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
566 km
352 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
270 hp
201 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
300 hp
224 kW
6.0 s
245 km/h
152 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 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
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
5.7 s
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
6.0 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 VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSI
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
SubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VI (3-DOOR)R 2.0 TSISubaruWRX STI Hatchback2.5
Power
270 hp
201 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,446 kg
3,188 lb
1,525 kg
3,362 lb
Fuel consumption
8.5 L/100 km
27.7 mpg US
33.2 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Length
4,415 mm
173.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
706 km
439 mi
566 km
352 mi
Trunk score
275 L
9.7 cu ft
1,130 L
39.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 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 VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSISubaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5
Consumption8.5 L/100 km27.7 mpg US33.2 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km14.88 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi23.94 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,275 L337 US gal280 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,231 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VI (3-DOOR) R 2.0 TSI

  • Is 79 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 140 km (87 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Subaru WRX STI Hatchback 2.5

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 855 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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