Subaru Impreza RS vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Comparison winners

4 metrics
0-100 winner Volkswagen Golf GTI 6.1 s Runner-up: 8.0 s
Power winner Volkswagen Golf GTI 265 hp Runner-up: 182 hp
Cargo winner Volkswagen Golf GTI 374 L Runner-up: 348 L
Price winner Subaru Impreza RS $27,895 Runner-up: $31,290

Key differences

  • Volkswagen Golf GTI is quicker from 0-100 km/h (6.1 s vs 8.0 s).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more power (265 hp vs 182 hp).
  • Volkswagen Golf GTI has more cargo volume (374 L vs 348 L).
  • Subaru Impreza RS has the lower starting MSRP ($27,895 vs $31,290).
2025 Subaru Impreza RS studio car image
Subaru
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h8.0 s6.1 s
Top Speed210 km/h250 km/h
Power182 hp265 hp
Torque240 Nm370 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L50 L
Efficiency7.8 L/100km7 L/100km
CO2 Emissions178 g/km160 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,475 mm4,290 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm140 mm
Cargo348 L374 L
Curb Weight1,465 kg1,430 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.8 m10.9 m
Starting MSRP$27,895$31,290