2019 Subaru WRX Vs. 2019 Volkswagen GTI: Head To Head
GTI: Which Sporty Compact Car Is Right for You? The Volkswagen GTI and Subaru WRX are two established nameplates in the compact car segment. Both cars are high-performance versions of value-oriented models. The GTI is based on Volkswagen鈥檚 popular Golf, and the WRX is based on the Subaru Impreza. In fact, both of these cars used to be marketed as trim levels of their base versions, but they have since established themselves as separate models with distinctive identities. The VW GTI currently places near the top in our compact car rankings because it鈥檚 practical yet fun to drive, with peppy acceleration and fantastic handling. Some potential buyers may think the GTI鈥檚 suspension is a little too firm, which can cause a slightly uncomfortable ride at times, but overall, the GTI strikes a great balance between everyday drivability and good performance. The WRX is more expensive than the GTI, and it鈥檚 not as practical or as comfortable. However, its performance is great, and it鈥檚 a formidable competitor in terms of power and handling. By the end of this slideshow, you鈥檒l understand whether the VW GTI or the Subaru WRX is the better car overall, based on U.S. News scoring in individual categories.
Like any used car there might be various minor imperfections around the car from everyday driving. The keyless entry does not work due to a door sensor that is not working. The interior is in excellent shape and was obviously well-maintained by a non-smoker. The A/C blows strong and ice cold. Don't miss this opportunity to own one of the BEST PERFORMING Volkswagens EVER MADE! Like all of our inventory cars, we had it inspected and serviced and it passed with a clean bill of health - This car is IMMACULATE! We have also done a complete fluid change and inspection including oil change! This VOLKSWAGEN 1.8T GTI 20th Anniversary Edition comes with BRAND NEW "Z-Rated" SUMITOMO HTR Z-III Tires as well as thousands of dollars spent in performance upgrades and recent maintenance. The amount of maintenance just spent on this car will provide the next owner with tons of savings over the other used GTIs on the market. This VOLKSWAGEN 1.8T GTI 20th Anniversary Edition needs nothing but gas and a new owner! We can't stress how hard it is to find a 2003 VOLKSWAGEN 1.8T GTI 20th Anniversary Edition with this mileage, let alone one with all the UPGRADES and in this condition! This is a well-cared-for vehicle previously owned by non-smoker. This truly is a one of a kind GTI that turns heads everywhere it goes. 25K BRAND NEW before all of the costly upgrades and recent maintenance! This car is CARFAX and Autocheck Certified with no known accidents. This car is fully serviced and ready to go for its new owner. Please click on the "VIEW FREE REPORT" at the top of the page to view the FREE CARFAX AND AUTOCHECK REPORTS that we have supplied. If the link is non-active for any reason, please contact us and we will be glad to send it to you.
Volkswagen鈥檚 latest and greatest hot hatch is called the Golf GTI TCR. It was launched earlier this month when VW started accepting early orders and the German company is now demonstrating its capabilities to international media in Portugal. This is where the video above was filmed detailing the hardcore Golf and giving us a close look at its straight-line performance. Under the hood of this potent hatchback is a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder TSI engine which generates 286 horsepower (213 kilowatts) in this application. It is mated exclusively to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and as standard also comes a limited-slip differential. This powertrain configuration enables the Golf to accelerate from a standstill to 62 miles per hour (0-100 kilometers per hour) in just 5.6 seconds. The top speed is limited at 155 mph (250 kph) as standard, but Volkswagen will be happy to sell you an option that pushes the peak velocity to 162 mph (260 kph). The video here includes a few acceleration runs from zero with and without launch control. It turns out the powerful Golf launches 0.1 seconds quicker to 62 mph (100 kph) with the launch control deactivated. It seems that the system is not really necessary when you have just the front wheels driving the vehicle as it results in too much wheel spin.
Somehow, the past couple of weeks have been extremely hectic. With not much time to voice out my opinion on things concerning the automotive world, it has become obvious that there have been no new articles on my blog for the whole of last week. I have been busy glancing through magazines and recently, an article in the latest issue of a local Malaysian tuning had caught my eye. What I鈥檇 like to talk about today are the problems faced by Proton. This small insight to why Proton has actually failed and if no changes are made was cooked up at a weekend Teh Tarik session with a friend of mine somewhere in Gombak. I have to thank this chap who drives a Celica with another round of Teh Tarik on my the next time I see him. I鈥檇 divide this examination in brief to a few parts. 1. The people in Proton love cars that handle until they are blind. The simple fact is that you see Proton building cars that can handle and corner very well. However, none of the general Malaysian public bothers with this fact.
