| Add vehicles | 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI (auto) | 2024 Volkswagen Golf R (man) | 2024 Subaru WRX Base |
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| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | CA$34,795 | CA$49,195 | CA$33,695 |
| Fees | CA$1,950 | CA$1,950 | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$655/month | CA$926/month | CA$634/month |
| Awards | Best compact sport car of 2024 | Best compact sport car of 2024 | - |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 | 2.0 l I-4 | 2.4 l H4 |
| Power | 241 hp @ 5,000 rpm (180 kW) | 315 hp @ 5,900 rpm (235 kW) | 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm (202 kW) |
| Torque | 273 lb·ft @ 1,750 – 4,300 rpm (370 N·m) | 280 lb·ft @ 1,900 – 5,900 rpm (380 N·m) | 258 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,200 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Turbocharged | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Premium | Premium |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |||
| Vehicle type | Hatchback | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car, Compact sports car | Compact Car, Compact sports car | Compact Car, Compact sports car |
| Assembly | Wolfsburg, DE | Wolfsburg, DE | Ōta, JP |
| Generation | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |||
| City | 9.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km | 9.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 568 km | 539 km | 583 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 204 g/km | 237 g/km | 254 g/km |
| Equipment | |||
| Sunroof | optional | optional | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available | standard | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | standard | standard | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | standard | not available |
| Head-up display | not available | standard | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available | not available | not available |
| Smart key | not available | standard | not available |
| Blindspot detection | standard | standard | not available |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | standard | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available | not available | not available |
| GPS | not available | standard | not available |
| Infotainment | |||
| Auxiliary audio input | N/A | N/A | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available | not available | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | not available | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | standard | standard | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link | independent, double wishbones |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P225/40R18 | P235/35R19 | P235/45R17 |
| Rear tires | P225/40R18 | P235/35R19 | P235/45R17 |
| Safety | |||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |||
| Length | 4,287 mm (169″) | 4,290 mm (169″) | 4,670 mm (184″) |
| Width | 1,789 mm (70″) | 1,789 mm (70″) | 1,825 mm (72″) |
| Height | 1,464 mm (58″) | 1,458 mm (57″) | 1,465 mm (58″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm (104″) | 2,631 mm (104″) | 2,670 mm (105″) |
| Weight | 1,446 kg (3,188 lb) | 1,541 kg (3,397 lb) | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) |
| Capacities | |||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | between 564 l and 977 l | between 564 l and 977 l | 354 l |
| Fuel tank | 50 l (11 gal) | 55 l (12 gal) | 63 l (14 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | |||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.4 s (manufacturer) | 4.9 s (estimated) | 6.2 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.3 s (estimated) | 3.7 s (estimated) | 4.1 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) | 270 km/h (168 mph) (manufacturer) | 236 km/h (147 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 38 m (estimated) | 36 m (estimated) | 37 m |
| Warranty | |||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |||
| Fuel economy | 8/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 8/10 | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 5/10 | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 83% | 83% | 77% |
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