2020 Subaru Impreza vs. 2020 Volkswagen GTI
Boasting of great fuel economy and spacious seats, the 2020 Subaru Impreza is also gifted with a now standard EyeSight safety system for all its trim levels. It also has the standard all-wheel drive setup to impress its avid followers, and those who are looking forward to buying one.
Also adding new sets of standard safety features, the 2020 Volkswagen GTI is immensely enjoyable to drive. It has lots of cargo room and has a spacious interior too.
Design & Style
The five-seating setup for the Subaru Impreza comes standard with cloth upholstery. This can be upgraded to include leather upholstery, power-adjustable driver seats, and heated front seats. You will find plenty of excellent quality, and soft-touch materials inside the cabin too.
With ample headroom and legroom to boast, the 2020 Volkswagen GTI can comfortably seat five people in its spacious cabin. Seats are supportive too, thus adding to the comfort of riders. It also has a nice cabin, which uses quality materials. Cargo room is impressive too.
Technology & Safety
The 2020 Subaru Impreza knows how to delight drivers and passengers alike when it comes to technologies. It uses a 6.5-inch touch screen display for the functions of its StarLink infotainment system. It integrates Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Aha smartphone apps in the interface. It has a USB port, a Bluetooth interface, and a four-speaker radio. Aside from the rearview camera, more advanced driver aids also come standard, like the rear cross traffic alert with its blind spot monitoring, automatic high beam headlights, and reverse automatic braking. Its EyeSight safety suite has features such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
The GTI, on the other hand, also has a 6.5-inch touch screen supporting its infotainment system setup. It has a six-speaker audio, a Bluetooth interface, and a USB-C port. It supports Android Auto, Mirror Link, and Apple CarPlay. Rearview camera, forward collision warning, pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, and rear cross traffic alert are the only standard safety features in this car.
Performance
For the Subaru Impreza, you will be delighted with the 152 horsepower yield for its four-cylinder engine. In the case of the GTI, its four-cylinder turbocharged engine produces 221 horsepower. Fuel efficiency wise, the Impreza wins the battle with an impressive 28mpg and 36mpg score for city and highway driving. The GTI only reaches up to 24mpg in the city, and 32mpg in the highway.
The Bottom Line
This comparison shows that the GTI attempts to be good, at least in some aspects. Safety features, and fuel efficiency wise, the Impreza proves to be better than the Volkswagen.
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