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2013 Volkswagen Golf
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2013 Volkswagen Golf
MSRP $19,975 - $30,795
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2014 Subaru Impreza
MSRP $19,995 - $29,095
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I5 Turbocharged Diesel I4
Regular Unleaded H-4
Displacement
2.5L/151 2.0L/120
2.0 L/122
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection Direct Injection
Sequential MPI
Horsepower
170 hp @ 5700 rpm 140 hp @ 4000 rpm
148 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
177 ft-lb @ 4250 rpm 236 ft-lb @ 1750-2500 rpm
145 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic 5-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic 6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: hill holder system, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, electronically controlled Multi-Plate Transfer clutch (MPT) and hood insulator, 3.70 Axle Ratio Lineartronic Continuously Variable -inc: hill holder system, manual mode, paddle shift controls, lock-up torque converter, shift lock, electronically controlled Multi-Plate Transfer clutch (MPT) and hood insulator, 3.70 Axle Ratio 5-Speed Manual -inc: hill holder system, flexible flywheel, fully synchronized, including reverse, hydraulically operated, dry single-plate disc clutch, starter interlock system (clutch pedal controlled) and viscous-coupling limited-slip centre differential
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
N/A
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
55.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Standard
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Not Available
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
998 mm
945 - 1,011 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,105 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,389 mm
1,412 mm
Rear Head Room
978 mm
942 - 958 mm
Rear Leg Room
902 mm
899 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,341 - 1,361 mm
1,377 mm
Cargo Volume
N/A
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
413 - 419 L
—
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
1300 - 1311 L
—
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Trunk Volume
—
340 L
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,644 mm
Length, Overall
4,201 mm
4,415 - 4,580 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,778 mm
1,740 mm
Height, Overall
1,481 mm
1,466 mm
Min Ground Clearance
137 mm
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,358 - 1,401 kg
1,320 - 1,350 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
P195/65HR15 P205/50VR17 P205/55VR16
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P205/55HR16 P225/45HR17
P195/65HR15 P205/50VR17 P205/55VR16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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