Subaru Impreza WRX STI vs VW Golf R

Picture of VW Golf R (Mk VI)
Picture of Subaru Impreza WRX STI (2.5)
Category VW Golf R (Mk VI)Impreza WRX STI
Max power (ps / bhp) 271 / 267300 / 296
Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) 350 / 258407 / 300
Curb weight (kg / lb) 1505 / 33181527 / 3366
Power / tonne (ps / bhp) 180 / 177197 / 194

Acceleration

Speed & distance VW Golf R (Mk VI)Impreza WRX STI
0 - 50 kph 2.0 s1.6 s
0 - 100 kph 5.2 s5.6 s
0 - 200 kph 22.7 s22.4 s
Est. 100 - 200 kph 18.1 s16.8 s
0 - 100 mph 12.5 s12.6 s
Est. 1/8 mile 9.9 s @ 86.4 mph9.8 s @ 87.6 mph
1/4 mile 13.5 s13.3 s

General performance

Category VW Golf R (Mk VI)Impreza WRX STI
Top speed 250 kph (155 mph)255 kph (158 mph)
Est. max acceleration 0.54 g (5 m/s²)0.56 g (6 m/s²)
Fuel economy 10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US / 28 UK)13.8 l/100 km (17 mpg US / 20 UK)

Summary

Category VW Golf R (Mk VI)Impreza WRX STI
Track Performance 10099
Straight line speed 97100
Overall 99100

Verdict

There is no clear winner in this comparison.

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!!!!  11y ago

Wretched subaru is killed even by less powerful Golf. What an abysmal japan shitcat.