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2008 Volkswagen GLI
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2008 Volkswagen GLI
MSRP $29,975 - $31,375
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2012 Subaru Impreza WRX
MSRP $32,495 - $42,695
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Mechanical
Engine
Turbocharged Gas I4
Gas I4
Displacement
2.0L/121
2.5L/122
Fuel System
FSI
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
200 hp @ 5100-6000 rpm
265 hp @ 6000 rpm 305 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
207 ft-lb @ 1800-5000 rpm
244 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 290 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission w/OD 6-speed DSG transmission w/Tiptronic, sport mode, OD
5-speed manual transmission 6-speed close ratio manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.3 - 10.1 L/100 km
11.1 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
6.8 - 6.9 L/100 km
8.0 - 8.8 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 10.1 L/100 km
8.0 - 12.6 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L
64.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
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
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
978 mm
998 - 1,024 mm
Front Leg Room
1,046 mm
1,105 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,392 mm
1,392 mm
Rear Head Room
945 mm
955 mm
Rear Leg Room
899 mm
851 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,349 mm
1,351 mm
Trunk Volume
501 L
340 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,578 mm
2,624 mm
Length, Overall
4,554 mm
4,415 - 4,580 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,781 mm
1,796 mm
Height, Overall
1,458 mm
1,476 mm
Min Ground Clearance
137 mm
155 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,492 - 1,512 kg
1,455 - 1,535 kg
Front Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45HR17
P235/45WR17 P245/40WR18
Rear Tire Size
P225/40R18 P225/45HR17
P235/45WR17 P245/40WR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Standard
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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