2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2022 Subaru Impreza
Overview | |
MSRP$28,695 | MSRP$19,295 |
Average price$23,295 | Average price$19,918 |
Listings56 | Listings423 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryNow in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
2022 Subaru Impreza Reviews Summary | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City23 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City23 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space17.4 cu ft | Cargo Space12.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3210 lbs | Curb Weight3047 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height57.3 in |
Length168.0 in | Length182.1 in |
Width70.8 in | Width79.4 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload1252 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,695 | $19,295 |
Average price | $23,295 | $19,918 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 23 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 152 hp H4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 145 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm | 152 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 23 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 17.4 cu ft | 12.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3210 lbs | 3047 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 182.1 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 79.4 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 1252 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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