Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Subaru Legacy
Overview | |
MSRP$29,880 | MSRP$22,895 |
Listings257 | Listings284 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWith its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the upcoming Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the new GTI leaves almost nothing to be desired. | |
Reviews SummaryThe Subaru Legacy delivers a lot of what the typical Subaru customer is looking for, including standard all-wheel drive (AWD)—it's the only vehicle in its class to offer that. It is also fuel-efficient, has comfortable seats, and ranks as one of the safest vehicles on the market today. But, fit-and-finish questions linger, and the EyeSight safety technology can prove annoying, with frequent beeps and chimes. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.9 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3190 lbs | Curb Weight3499 lbs |
Height57.6 in | Height59.1 in |
Length168.8 in | Length190.6 in |
Width70.4 in | Width82.0 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase108.3 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,880 | $22,895 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 8.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | With its updated engine, revised suspension, and tech-forward interior, the latest iteration of Volkswagen’s legendary GTI looks ready to do battle with the Hyundai Veloster N as well as the upcoming Honda Civic Si and Subaru WRX. With regards to performance, the new GTI leaves almost nothing to be desired. | The Subaru Legacy delivers a lot of what the typical Subaru customer is looking for, including standard all-wheel drive (AWD)—it's the only vehicle in its class to offer that. It is also fuel-efficient, has comfortable seats, and ranks as one of the safest vehicles on the market today. But, fit-and-finish questions linger, and the EyeSight safety technology can prove annoying, with frequent beeps and chimes. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5000 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.9 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3190 lbs | 3499 lbs |
Height | 57.6 in | 59.1 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 190.6 in |
Width | 70.4 in | 82.0 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 108.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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