2020 Subaru WRX vs. 2020 Volkswagen Golf
The 2020 Subaru WRX is one of the most fun-to-drive vehicles in class with a nice cabin and high safety scores. On the other hand, the 2020 Volkswagen is known for its vibrant handling, but fails to impress with overall passenger comfort.
Design & Style
The 2020 Volkswagen golf is a four-door hatchback model that has average seating space in both the rows. Synthetic leather upholstery and heated front seats comes standard. The interior has impressive materials and the seats are of strong build quality, but you may find some low-grade plastics as well. There’s no luxury like finish, as you may expect.
The 2020 WRX can seat up to 5 people, with comfortable and spacious seats on offer. Unlike the other rivals, rear seats have ample legroom and headroom on offer for taller folks. The seats remain comfortable and supportive on extended trips. The interior has a polished feel and there are plenty of soft touch surfaces on offer.
Technology & Safety
The 2020 Golf comes equipped with a touch-screen Car Net system with features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, navigation system and Wi-Fi hot spot. In 2020, the Car-Net apps will be compatible with Android and iOS smartphones. The Golf TSI comes standard with a rearview camera, rain-sensing windshield wipers, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, pedestrian monitoring, Collison braking, automatic emergency braking and forward collision warning.
The key tech feature with the Subaru WRX is the StarLink infotainment system that comes included with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, USB ports, Bluetooth, HD Radio and 6-speaker stereo. The easy-to-reach system features a touch screen that is quick to respond. The interface is pretty easy to master, and helpful connectivity features such as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay add to the convenience. Some of the safety features include lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and a rearview camera.
Performance
The 2020 Volkswagen Golf comes with a 147-HP 4-cylinder engine paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. As the numbers suggest, it fails to provide an athletic ride to a spirited driver. You should rather look for an option like WRX, which features a 268-HP powertrain that offers plenty of power for highway merging and passing.
The Bottom Line
The 2020 Subaru WRX brings together driving fun and practicality. Its spacious interior and lively handling make for an engaging experience. On the other hand, the 2020 Golf has a few downsides, as it has a very confined list of available features, along with an underpowered base engine. Any smart car buyer would choose Subaru over Volkswagen in this case.
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