Subaru WRX 2022 vs Volkswagen Golf 8 R 2021

Head-to-head 1/4 mile and performance comparison

MetricSubaru WRXVolkswagen Golf 8 RWinner
1/4 Mile13.50s11.90sGolf 8 R
0-60 MPH4.90s4.40sGolf 8 R
0-100 KM/H5.10s4.70sGolf 8 R
Trap Speed168 km/h180 km/hGolf 8 R
Horsepower300 HP315 HPGolf 8 R
Torque400 Nm420 NmGolf 8 R
Weight1485 kg1485 kgTie
DrivetrainAWDAWD-

Performance Charts

Quick Comparison

1/4 Mile TimeLower is better
WRX
13.5s
Golf 8 R
11.9s
0-60 MPHLower is better
WRX
4.9s
Golf 8 R
4.4s
HorsepowerHigher is better
WRX
300 HP
Golf 8 R
315 HP

Verdict

The Volkswagen Golf 8 R 2021 wins this drag race with a 11.90s quarter mile, beating the Subaru WRX 2022 by 1.6 seconds.

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