2022 Subaru WRX vs 2022 Volkswagen Golf

2022 Subaru WRX

#15 in Compact Cars

2022 Volkswagen Golf

#6 in Compact Cars

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
WRX CVT	19	25	$29,572	$31,455
WRX GT CVT	19	25	$39,664	$42,395
WRX Limited CVT	19	25	$36,298	$38,745
WRX Limited Manual	19	26	$34,230	$36,495
WRX Manual	19	26	$27,871	$29,605
WRX Premium CVT	19	25	$32,064	$34,155
WRX Premium Manual	19	26	$30,179	$32,105

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2.0T Automaticbahn DSG

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn DSG	25	34	$37,565	$39,130
Golf GTI 2.0T Automaticbahn Manual	24	34	$36,798	$38,330
Golf GTI 2.0T S DSG	25	34	$27,453	$30,680
Golf GTI 2.0T S Manual	24	34	$26,685	$29,880
Golf GTI 2.0T SE DSG	25	34	$34,012	$35,430
Golf GTI 2.0T SE Manual	24	34	$33,245	$34,630
Golf R 2.0T DSG	23	30	$43,094	$44,890
Golf R 2.0T Manual	20	28	$42,326	$44,090

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,572

$37,565

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,455

$39,130

Monthly Payment Estimate

$524 / month

$652 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Practical and sporty, the 2022 Subaru WRX is a fun car to drive every day.

The 2022 VW GTI is a good hot hatch, but the Golf R fully realizes the platform’s potential.

TCC Likes

Feisty turbo power
Agile
Quick, direct steering

Hatchback styling
Golf R’s responsive powertrain
Steering feel is excellent

TCC Dislikes

Styling can polarize
No manual for GT
Manual models lack active safety tech

Haptic controls are annoying
Ride quality is poor
GTI is too expensive

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

25 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.2

Passenger Volume (ft³)

98.9

91.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.8

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

49.3

46.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

55.9

Second Head Room (in)

36.7

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

53.9

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.8

59.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.2

103.6

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

70.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.4

60.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.4

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

183.8

168.8

Height, Overall (in)

57.8

57.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

34.5

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

13.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

35.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/45WR17

P235/35YR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/45WR17

P235/35YR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3297

3190

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

19 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

19 X 8

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 2000

273 @ 1750

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/146

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

271 @ 5600

241 @ 5000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.49 - 0.76

3.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.90

3.12

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.39

2.90

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

0.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.76

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.92

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.75

Summary

Vehicle Name

Subaru WRX

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Body Style

Sedan

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.4

6.3

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

2022 Subaru WRX

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Lease: From $345/mo
Rebates: None; sells at or near MSRP
Finance: From 2.9% APR

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