| Add vehicles | 2016 Volkswagen Golf 3dr HB Man 1.8 TSI Trendline | 2016 Subaru WRX 4dr Sdn Man |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$18,995 | CA$29,995 |
| Fees | CA$1,625 | CA$1,650 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$357/month | CA$564/month |
| Awards | Best sport car under $50,000 of 2016 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | - | 2.0 l H4 |
| Power | - | 268 hp @ 5,600 rpm (200 kW) |
| Torque | - | 258 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,200 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | - | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | - | Premium |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | N/A | 11.3 L/100km |
| Highway | N/A | 8.4 L/100km |
| Combined | N/A | 10.0 L/100km |
| Autonomy | - | 600 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 187 g/km | 233 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Heated front seats | optional | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 11 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, short/long arm |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65HR15 | P235/45WR17 |
| Rear tires | P195/65HR15 | P235/45WR17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,255 mm (168″) | 4,595 mm (181″) |
| Width | 1,791 mm (71″) | 1,796 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,453 mm (57″) | 1,476 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,637 mm (104″) | 2,649 mm (104″) |
| Front track | 1,549 mm (61″) | 1,529 mm (60″) |
| Rear track | 1,519 mm (60″) | 1,539 mm (61″) |
| Weight | 1,316 kg (2,901 lb) | 1,483 kg (3,269 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 646 l and 1,492 l | 340 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 60 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 82% | 80% |
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