Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Subaru Impreza RS

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).
2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI studio car image
Volkswagen
Golf GTI
2026 · Petrol Hatchback
2025 Subaru Impreza RS studio car image
Subaru
Impreza RS
2025 · Petrol Hatchback
Performance
0-100 km/h6.1 s8.0 s
Top Speed250 km/h210 km/h
Power265 hp182 hp
Torque370 Nm240 Nm
Range & Efficiency
Fuel Tank50 L50 L
Efficiency7 L/100km7.8 L/100km
CO2 Emissions160 g/km178 g/km
Size & Capacity
Length4,290 mm4,475 mm
Ground Clearance140 mm130 mm
Cargo374 L348 L
Curb Weight1,430 kg1,465 kg
Seats55
Turning Circle10.9 m10.8 m
Starting MSRP$31,290$27,895