2023 VW GTI vs Subaru WRX MT Comparison & 0-60 / Clear Winner, However…

I bought a '22 WRX as much as for what it doesn't have as what it does. It lacks many electronic nannies and the few it does have can be turned off or ignored. It's just quick with a manual transmission- that's all I wanted. Didn't even shop the competition.

This channel production quality is now on par with the best of them. Way to adjust, I’m looking forward to watching many more videos!

Another fantastic review. Loving all of the MK8 content!

Awesome comparison . The two cars I was looking at for my next car.

Continually impressed by the comprehensive nature of your reviews. You touch on everything that needs covering. Whenever I watch one of your reviews, I come away feeling like I have a good idea of how the car will treat me in the real world. No forced gimmickry, either. You aren't overly dry to the point of boring me, the way an Alex on Autos often is, but you also don't go overboard with fake enthusiasm and obvious shtick. You simply talk and demonstrate, with a polished, clear, concise delivery. You get to the point, without belaboring it. Just very solid, start to finish. I want that GTI, in either S or 40th Anniversary trim. It's a shame that we have to wait for the next model year to ditch some of the steering wheel garbage, and, supposedly, VW is going to increase the amount of piano black plastic in the center console, which aboslutely sucks. It'd also be good if VW would add port injection to their U.S. models, which, apparently, they have begun doing in some of their European-spec cars. Ditch the piano black, give us back normal (and illuminated) buttons and switches for the steering wheel and center stack, and eliminate the carbon-buildup issue for which VWs are notorious, and you have the perfect daily with this GTI.

First time I’ve seen your channel. Good work!

Brilliant summation!

Love the Mk8 GTi. I took delivery of mine and I love it!!!!

Hardest working man in car reviews💯 another awesome, informative review

Hands down the gti is what I prefer. That said the mk7.5 is perfection imo. I love my mk7

I think the GTI is in a class of it's own.

I disabled the hill hold on my 6mt crosstrek in the first 50 miles of ownership. 😄 its nice that they give you the option. Only downside is I'll get to look at an amber dummy light letting me know the feature is disabled.... that I took to the time to disable.... for the entire time I own the car. 🙄

I had a 2014 Focus ST that I adored, but the wheel hopping, no acceleration in the rain or out of turns, and general lack of confidence shifted me into a WRX. I have had a WRX of some form now since 2019, and I don't think I could ever go FWD again. Even in California where there is no snow, there is just a certain feeling of, "Do whatever you want, the car will take care of you" to the WRX that no other car under $60K can match. It may not be as rowdy or exhilarating as the Focus ST or other, more modern sport compacts, but the WRX is still among the most capable, consistent, and best to own cars on the list.

GTI hands down. I have a truck, don’t need the all wheel drive. My MK 6 GTI was the most livable, fun car I have ever had. I agree with you, get the S have fun with it.

Funny to watch reviews in 2023 gushing about the GTI's felt lined door pockets and adjustable center arm rest when my 12 year old Mark 6 gti has both. That said, great review and you have a voice for youtube. cheers

Two different cars, AWD sedan vs. a FWD hatchback. Of course the will feel and drive dramatically different. All WRX arrive at the dealer lot with summer tires (much to the chagrin of those living in snowy areas) while the GTI has all seasons, I love Audi/VW, I’ve owned five now. Current car is a ‘23 WRX with the manual, running an e30 tune, scary good fun.

Grabbed an Mk8 GTI autobahn and have been throwing money at mods and tunes since I’ve bought it and my god is it a fun and perfect car. Quick, nimble and all the goodies I would ever need.

I bought my 2022 wrx in February, and have never loved a car so much. I dont like alot of the new tech on the vehicles, and there is plenty with the wrx. I have the premium sport model with short throw shifter and i have so much fun driving to work everyday. The wrx handles amazing, and is pretty comfortable also. Its Subie all the way for me. I also have wireless and i think you have to go past the base for that. I was gonna go with the base, then i came across a premium model with sti short throw shifter, sun roof, harmen karden system. My trim is between the limited and premium model. One thing i find weirdthat you say is that there is lag. Most previous wrx owners will tell you the lag is gone or much improved. I dont seem to notice any turbo lag. I will say the wrx loves it when you give it the beans.

Good review, I now have the 2022 WRX auto Wagon which is amazing and now so quick. I also have a I Drive fitted to the throttle which cuts out any turbo lag. This just seems to be so safe and planted on the road with AWD. Always been a Vw man but the new Golf is ok but by far the 7.5 Gti is still the one to have, what did Vw think removing all the buttons on the latest one!

Reliability and dealership services favor the wrx. Remember the vw dealerships who charged over msrp before you commit