Jetta vs WRX

#11

I'd probably do just fine with the WRX seating. I'm about 5' 8" and I
sat it one without any problems or difficulties.

Honestly I think Subarus are great cars because of the underpinnings.
I'd drive a subaru, but never a toyota, honda, nissan, isuzu, suzuki or
mitsubishi.

For exterior styling hands down, the Jetta wins. But for performance
I'd give it to the WRX. For ride and safety I'd give the credits to
the Jetta.

<<<<The issue of creature comfort may be debatable though. >>>>

#12

eastwardbound2003 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com wrote:

Quote:

Andy, I can't see why you find this so amusing.

rotfl.

aNDY

Mainly because... WAIT A MIN, I can't believe your getting me to justify

that reply!

The subaru is much faster, it can go around corners properly, it will
handle in the wet etc....

Other than that, they don't really compare at all in my humble view,
they are totally different cars, intended for totally different market
segments.
The subaru is a 4wd off road wannabe rally car, best in STI form,
although the standard 2.0 non-turbo is a good car.

The Jetta is a golf (family hatch) with a boot (Old persons car) with
fairly small but reliable engines.
You would have to spend a lot of money to make a jetta handle and go
like a subaru.

Andy

#13

300hp - this is called the STI in Canada... there is a lesser WRX available
here, without the big turbo, water spray cooling button, and other rally
features.
"Larry" <ziggy_calif (AT) nospam_yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

"Rob Guenther" <robertguenther (AT) nospamsympatico (DOT) ca> wrote in message
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The Jetta would be more comfortable (at least from what I have
experienced, I don't find Subie seats the greatest.. average at least).
Much more refined car (it's a way newer design), much much safer, far
nicer interior... If the WRX is the one with the ~200+ hp turbo motor,
the 2.5L Jetta would not match up in performance, and a 2.0T Jetta is
more then likely going to cost more then the Subie. At least with the
Jetta you can get a diesel, and save some money on fuel.

Dynamically the Jetta isn't a bad car, but it's going to run on 195/65
R15 tires stock... the WRX I would imagine runs something more
aggressive, they look to be at least 16" wheels - i'd hazard a guess at
215mm tires on them. (I've been in a Forester and a more basic Imprezza,
not the WRX - which is a nice upgrade)... I'd think the rally bred
Imprezza would be the more fun to drive car tho.

If you're after luxury ride and interior, and the safest side impact car
on the market, and one of the better frontal impact cars on the market
(definately safest small car overall)... If you don't care about the
safety, can take a more bargain basement interior, but want a more sporty
ride, i'd go Imprezza.

I wouldn't buy either one tho, i'd go A3 shopping at Audi - tho I don't
think I could swing it financially, Jetta would be choice of the two, i'd
firm up the shocks and get bigger tires later for it.
eastwardbound2003 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in message
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How does the new '05 VW A5 platform Jetta compare to the same year
subaru WRX Imprezza in terms of handling, cornering, ride, power,
performance, and refinement?

The 300hp WRX is a $30k+ car and built as more of a rally car, which those
experts actually give Subaru lots of points for the mechanical quality of
its pieces under the hood. Comparing the 2 is like comparing apples to
oranges as they aren't similar cars at all. The owner of the local Subaru
dealer pulled up next to me one night in this machine and just left me
standing when the light turned green. It would easily blow away a turbo
Jetta. The issue of creature comfort may be debatable though.

#14

What do you honestly want from your car... Most people wouldn't compare a
Jetta to an Imprezza (well... maybe the tame 160ish Hp versions).

Sounds like you need a BMW - Luxury and performance all in one, why not look
at some used 3 or 5 series cars?
<eastwardbound2003 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote

Quote:

I'd probably do just fine with the WRX seating. I'm about 5' 8" and I
sat it one without any problems or difficulties.

Honestly I think Subarus are great cars because of the underpinnings.
I'd drive a subaru, but never a toyota, honda, nissan, isuzu, suzuki or
mitsubishi.

For exterior styling hands down, the Jetta wins. But for performance
I'd give it to the WRX. For ride and safety I'd give the credits to
the Jetta.

The issue of creature comfort may be debatable though.

#15

Actually I had a chance to drive an STI. One word remarkable. Brembo brakes
phenominal, power is crazy, and best of all is the differential switch,
hehehe like the old audis.
Honestly go with the Subaru.
I have had nothing but trouble with my 2000 1.8T, lets see, windows
dropping, ignition coils, cracked the oil pan twice for stupid reasons
(aluminum cracks very easily, VW knows, thats why the oil pan is
100$-cheap), appearing check engine lights like changing underwear, diverter
valve, FCM (fan control module) went shorted the AC clutch at the same time
so needed a FCM and AC clutch (not cheap), rack leaking (blown seals, not
cheap), engine mounts, rear brakes wearing at 15000km, and the list goes on.
My other car is a 2002 Nissan Maxima, only costs me gas and oil changes,
never a problem. Use it for long trips don't trust the VW. Although the VW
has SOUL, The Nissan is boring yet fast. All German cars have that great
feeling (Japanese will never get there). I've owed many VW's all unreliable
except aircooled (Jetta 1, Rabbit, Jetta II, Golf II, Golf III, Jatta IV,
Fox, Passat and Bugs) but fun. Like I said the Nissan keeps me from staying
under the hood, use the VW's on the weekends.

Ohh and lets not forget VWstealiships suck, I still cannot find proper and
adequate service.
My Nissan service never had any problems with them.
Yet I will always have place in my heart for a VW.

"Rob Guenther" <robertguenther (AT) nospamsympatico (DOT) ca> wrote

Quote:

300hp - this is called the STI in Canada... there is a lesser WRX
available here, without the big turbo, water spray cooling button, and
other rally features.
"Larry" <ziggy_calif (AT) nospam_yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in message
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"Rob Guenther" <robertguenther (AT) nospamsympatico (DOT) ca> wrote in message
news:Hf6pe.5650$Nd3.266613 (AT) news20 (DOT) bellglobal.com...
The Jetta would be more comfortable (at least from what I have
experienced, I don't find Subie seats the greatest.. average at least).
Much more refined car (it's a way newer design), much much safer, far
nicer interior... If the WRX is the one with the ~200+ hp turbo motor,
the 2.5L Jetta would not match up in performance, and a 2.0T Jetta is
more then likely going to cost more then the Subie. At least with the
Jetta you can get a diesel, and save some money on fuel.

Dynamically the Jetta isn't a bad car, but it's going to run on 195/65
R15 tires stock... the WRX I would imagine runs something more
aggressive, they look to be at least 16" wheels - i'd hazard a guess at
215mm tires on them. (I've been in a Forester and a more basic Imprezza,
not the WRX - which is a nice upgrade)... I'd think the rally bred
Imprezza would be the more fun to drive car tho.

If you're after luxury ride and interior, and the safest side impact car
on the market, and one of the better frontal impact cars on the market
(definately safest small car overall)... If you don't care about the
safety, can take a more bargain basement interior, but want a more
sporty ride, i'd go Imprezza.

I wouldn't buy either one tho, i'd go A3 shopping at Audi - tho I don't
think I could swing it financially, Jetta would be choice of the two,
i'd firm up the shocks and get bigger tires later for it.
eastwardbound2003 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote in message
news:1118073253.931205.103090 (AT) f14g2000cwb (DOT) googlegroups.com...
How does the new '05 VW A5 platform Jetta compare to the same year
subaru WRX Imprezza in terms of handling, cornering, ride, power,
performance, and refinement?

The 300hp WRX is a $30k+ car and built as more of a rally car, which
those experts actually give Subaru lots of points for the mechanical
quality of its pieces under the hood. Comparing the 2 is like comparing
apples to oranges as they aren't similar cars at all. The owner of the
local Subaru dealer pulled up next to me one night in this machine and
just left me standing when the light turned green. It would easily blow
away a turbo Jetta. The issue of creature comfort may be debatable
though.

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