2022 Subaru WRX vs. 2022 Volkswagen Arteon
The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon is a dynamic vehicle with standardized safety features, a lovely style and lots of cargo space. Is all this enough to compete with the 2022 Subaru WRX, a fantastic tuner car with responsive steering, substantial power and impeccable safety accolades?
Design & Style
The Subaru WRX is a 4 door sedan with a sporty appearance. It has nineteen inch wheels with sharp exterior edges, a spoiler in back and prominent air intakes. Within the cabin passengers will be presented with large analog gauges, a touchscreen and seats covered in cloth upholstery with the option to upgrade to leather. The seats are comfortable to sit in and the trunk offers twelve cubic feet worth of space for cargo.
The Volkswagen Arteon has an extended wheelbase with a roof that has been lowered and rear window which slopes, resulting in a fastback appearance. It has revised LEDs in front along with a VW insignia which can be seen within its grille. Overall, it has a conservative appearance with a clamshell style hood and passengers within the cabin will be treated to snug and comfortable seats.
Technology & Safety
The Volkswagen Arteon is stacked with safety tech which is designed to prevent accidents. The IIHS was so impressed that they gave it a Top Safety Pick award, as it includes features such as pedestrian detection, blind area monitoring and a hood which rises prior to impact to minimize head trauma. Luxuries within its cabin include the choice of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, eight inch touch displays, climate control, seats that can be powered and heated and climate control.
The Subaru WRX is one of the safest cars in its class. It has received both the Top Safety Pick and 5 stars NHTSA rating. It is equipped with most of the features found in the Arteon, including cruise and lane control, multiple airbags and automated emergency brakes. Luxuries within its cabin include climate control, Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, and the option to upgrade to Brembo brakes and Recaro seats.
Performance
The Subaru WRX is outfitted with a flat 4 engine that is 2 liter and capable of generating up to 268 horsepower with 258 pounds of torque. The Volkswagen Arteon answers with a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can also generate 268 horsepower, which enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in about 6.5 seconds.
The Bottom Line
Although the Volkswagen Arteon and Subaru WRX are tied when it comes to performance, the Arteon is mired by a cramped console and its gear shift occasionally has hiccups, which makes the Subaru WRX the winner.
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