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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI
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2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI
MSRP $28,595 - $39,495
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2014 Subaru WRX
MSRP $32,495 - $42,595
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4
Displacement
2.0 L/121
2.5 L/150
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
210 hp @ 4500 rpm 220 hp @ 4500 rpm
265 hp @ 6000 rpm 305 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
258 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
244 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 290 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed DSG Automatic w/Tiptronic -inc: Electronic Stability Control (ESC), sport mode and DSG paddle shifters 6-Speed Manual -inc: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and sport mode
5-Speed Manual -inc: hill holder system, flexible flywheel, fully synchronized, including reverse, hydraulically operated, dry single-plate disc clutch, starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled) and viscous-coupling limited-slip centre differential 6-Speed Close Ratio Manual -inc: hill holder system, standard flywheel, short throw shifter w/reverse lockout, fully synchronized, including reverse, hydraulically operated, dry single-plate disc clutch, starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled), multi-mode Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD) and cam type mechanical limited-slip differential
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.4 - 9.5 L/100 km
11.1 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.9 - 7.2 L/100 km
8.0 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.9 - 9.5 L/100 km
8.0 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Standard
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
975 mm
998 - 1,024 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,105 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,420 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
968 mm
955 mm
Rear Leg Room
904 mm
851 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,369 mm
1,351 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
646 L
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1492 L
—
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Trunk Volume
—
320 L
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,631 mm
2,624 mm
Length, Overall
4,267 mm
4,415 - 4,580 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,791 - 1,798 mm
1,796 mm
Height, Overall
1,443 mm
1,471 - 1,476 mm
Min Ground Clearance
127 mm
150 - 155 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,348 - 1,400 kg
1,455 - 1,535 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18 P225/40R18
P235/45WR17 P245/40WR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18 P225/40R18
P235/45WR17 P245/40WR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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