If the wrx had a dual clutch option i would have jumped on it over the gti. The gti is based on volkswagens popular golf, and the wrx is based on the subaru impreza. I gotta say, with the vir resurfacingwidening and improvements to the 2015 wrx, im a little surprised it didnt beat the 2011 sti. The rangetopping limited model also includes leathertrimmed upholstery, an 8way power drivers seat, and automatic lowbeam led headlights. Something i could easily cruise in and drive hard when i. They liked the wrx and found it faster and fractionally more fun to drive than the gti around their closed loop, but cited uneven power delivery, a touchy throttle, a harsh suspension, tire and wind noise, and wandering on the highway as downsides. Compare the 2015 volkswagen golf gti and the 2015 subaru wrx sidebyside. The flatfour in the 2015 wrx is a member of the fa engine family that powers the turbocharged forester xt and the naturally aspirated brz and scion frs. Jan 19, 2014 2015 vw golf r versus 2015 subaru wrx sti. The gti doesnt just feel better than its predecessor.
Aug 21, 2014 both the volkswagen gti and the subaru wrx are allnew for the 2015 model year, and while both are still available with a sixspeed manual transmission, heres how they stack up as paddlewheelers. Vw may be rallying the polo, but on the road the golf gti is the guvnor and the fourwheeldrive golf r is guvnorinchief, having been named cars favourite hot hatch of 2014. Sep 10, 2014 thats the kind of power a bugatti veyron loses between the couch cushions, but factor in a curb weight 82 pounds lighter than the old gti s, and youve got a car thatll run to 60 mph in 5. With 5passenger comfort and the cargo space of a midsize sedan, the new golf weighs almost 80 pounds less than its predecessor. It comes as a two or fourdoor hatchback and has room for five people. Six reasons to pick the vw golf r over the subaru wrx sti. Slow your roll for a bit, and a few of those old subaru foibles come back. Both cars are highperformance versions of valueoriented models. First introduced as a europeonly model in 1976, the mark i volkswagen gti entered the u. The 2015 subaru wrx is no quicker than before, but beautifully balanced handling and spoton steering are better than ever. The gti based golf r has allwheel drive and it is a worthy competitor for the wrx sti. I remember an old comparison between the gti, cobalt ss turbo, wrx, evo and a few other cars. Parked outside the cafeteria is a 2015 volkswagen gti, the seventh generation of the hatchback that brought a taste of speed, in a dinnerrollshaped package, to the common man. The super golf was and remains the great egalitarian performance car, the first to so effectively combine power.
Used 2015 subaru wrx sti for sale with photos cargurus. Typically, you could summarise that the subaru wrx had lost its way, the renault sport megane is the drivers car champion, but the volkswagen golf gti is the one youd drive home. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. The 2015 volkswagen gti is a hatchback, while the wrx is a compact sedan. Easily compare pricing, fuel economy, cost of ownership, performance specs, safety features, warranties, images and more with the compare cars tool.
Battle of turbod awd practical sports cars by peter braun january 19, 2014 last week i asked why anyone would ever buy. Subaru wrx vs ford mustang vs vw gti vs scion frs subaru. The undeniable newcar performance bargain of the moment, the 2015 subaru wrx puts up a specsheettodollars display of efficiency that no other car can really match. Save for a few pieces of glass, the 2015 wrx sports a unique exterior, most notably the flared front and rear fenders, a distinctive nosecone front end design, and thinner apillars for. In the 2015 subaru wrx this flat4 generates little more peak power than the ej25 2. Ive come from the jdm game and owned 3 japanese cars prior to this one. Comparing the 2015 subaru wrx, the 2015 ford mustang ecoboost, the 2015 volkswagen gti, and the 2015 scion frs subaru brz. The ride is very firm, borderline uncomfortable on rough pavement. Jul 02, 2014 full test of the 2015 volkswagen gti hot hatch.
The luxuries and built quality is much higher than the subaru. Its a bit more hardcore but not too crazy to be a daily driver. Redesigned for 2015, the volkswagen gti is a highperformance sibling of the golf. Forums car conversation cars by make chevrolet corvette comments on.
Compare msrp, invoice pricing, and other features on the 2015 subaru wrx and 2015 volkswagen golf gti. We held the engine at the 6700rpm redline, jumped off the clutch, shifted out of first at about 5300 rpm, and held on to second until the car hit the redline in second at 61 mph. For me, the mkvii gti with the sport package costs exactly the same as the base 2015 wrx, so a big issue would be which one i could get for less. Confirmed options for the 2015 volkswagen golf gti include leather seats, keyless start, power drivers seat, 400watt fender audio, navigation and. I love the gti, bought a 20 gti for my wife, but it seems they win a lot in car and driver and road and track under well questionable circumstances. They certainly place the wrxs partyboy image in stark contrast with the strait laced volkswagen gti. The frontwheeldrive 2015 vw golf gti uses a turbocharged 2. But compared with the old wrx, the new cars structure is 41 percent stiffer for. It proved to be a very enjoyable experience that made the driver want to go back for more. While the new, seventhgeneration 2015 volkswagen golf gti is the descendant of the car that launched the socalled hot hatch phenomenon in the united states, this boxy little performance number almost didnt make it stateside. Its not free bread, but it does represent a revolution.
Hi, this is my very first time owning a european car, specifically, a vw. The optional performance package increases output to 220 hp. Sidebyside with the 2015 subaru wrx, though, its a bit of a squirrel. Previously, the wrx left dynamic finesse to the pricier sti version. When it comes to performance, the 2015 subaru wrx is one of the gti s foremost compact car rivals. Michigans latehitting winter finally spilled a couple of inches of snow on the december day that our 2015 subaru wrx s odometer rolled past 40,000 miles. If you thought they represented different philosophies of compact performance before, then check this out. No gti could touch a wrx as far as power is concerned, but this 2015 has a brand new motor, and rated power seems to be just a general guide these days, by the magazine numbers these cars both trap around 100 in the 14 mile which is a great indicator of hp, so the wrx and gti are closer than they have ever been. Subaru reveals its 2015 wrx sti at the detroit auto show, and aside from the sheetmetal, not much changes from its predecessor. When it comes to performance, the 2015 subaru wrx is one of the gtis foremost compact car rivals. Getting naughty with the 2004 subaru wrx sti and the 2015 wrx sti in americas worldrally blue state.
The subaru wrx got quite the upgrade under the hood going into 2015. Dec 07, 2017 subaru wrx v volkswagen golf gti v ford focus st v renault megane rs265 2014. I wanted a new, more affordable dual personality performance car. The tires were supposed to be rotated, but the dealer didnt do the work. What the graph shows is that the wrx can get to full boost in about 6. Username or email address do you already have an account. This is not quite the same car i had the opportunity to drive at the volkswagen fullline drive last year a eurotrim vehicle, it had the lateavailability performance package which includes a whocares 10hp bump, bigger. Both the volkswagen gti and the subaru wrx are allnew for the 2015 model year, and while both are still available with a sixspeed manual transmission, heres how they stack up as paddlewheelers. At 21,330 miles, we took the gti to volkswagen of downtown l. Used 2015 volkswagen gti for sale with photos cargurus.
In fact, both of these cars used to be marketed as trim levels of their base versions, but. Apr 29, 20 while the new, seventhgeneration 2015 volkswagen golf gti is the descendant of the car that launched the socalled hot hatch phenomenon in the united states, this boxy little performance number almost didnt make it stateside. Among all of autodom, the 2015 subaru wrx stands out as a little odd, but not because of its. We pick these two affordable performance icons to go headtohead in our latest comparison. If you thought they represented different philosophies. Apr 23, 20 confirmed options for the 2015 volkswagen golf gti include leather seats, keyless start, power driver s seat, 400watt fender audio, navigation and bixenon headlights with led daytime running lamps. Sep 12, 2014 read more and get details at car and driver. Both are athletic and agile, but the volkswagen gets better gas mileage. The subaru wrx features allwheel drive and a raucous nature, placing performance above a quiet cabin and a stiff. Mar 20, 2014 the 2015 subaru wrx has amazing lowend torque. Thats the kind of power a bugatti veyron loses between the couch cushions, but factor in a curb weight 82 pounds lighter than the old gtis, and.
The volkswagen gti and subaru wrx are two established nameplates in the compact car segment. The gti also has a richer interior than the wrx, with higherquality materials and a sleeker design. Battle of turbod awd practical sports cars by peter braun january 19, 2014 last week i asked why anyone would ever buy anything other than a new. The 2015 subaru wrx sti and 2015 volkswagen golf r battle one another in this head to head comparison. Search over 2,000 listings to find the best local deals.
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