2022 Audi A4 vs 2023 Subaru WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$39,900 | MSRP$30,605 |
Average price$28,089 | Average price$31,462 |
Listings203 | Listings355 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
Pros
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2022 Audi A4 Reviews SummaryWe’d forgotten just how terrific the Audi A4 can be. The compact luxury sports sedan is over half a decade old now. After a week-long stint in a 2022 Audi A4 Prestige 45 TFSI, we’re reminded of the A4’s fundamental appeal. From its rock-solid structure to its modern technology, nothing about the 2022 A4 telegraphs the car’s age. The A4 remains an excellent choice in a luxury sports sedan. | |
2023 Subaru WRX Reviews SummarySubaru's image is centered around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in the United States until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's U.S. lineup every since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup includes base, Premium, Limited, and GT trim levels. For this review, we drove the WRX GT, which sits at the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 201 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower201 hp @ 4200 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3682 lbs | Curb Weight3431 lbs |
Height56.2 in | Height57.8 in |
Length187.5 in | Length183.8 in |
Width79.6 in | Width79.3 in |
Wheelbase111.0 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload1014 lbs | Maximum Payload1189 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,900 | $30,605 |
Average price | $28,089 | $31,462 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.0 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | We’d forgotten just how terrific the Audi A4 can be. The compact luxury sports sedan is over half a decade old now. After a week-long stint in a 2022 Audi A4 Prestige 45 TFSI, we’re reminded of the A4’s fundamental appeal. From its rock-solid structure to its modern technology, nothing about the 2022 A4 telegraphs the car’s age. The A4 remains an excellent choice in a luxury sports sedan. | Subaru's image is centered around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in the United States until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's U.S. lineup every since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup includes base, Premium, Limited, and GT trim levels. For this review, we drove the WRX GT, which sits at the top of the range. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4200 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 201 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | 236 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 201 hp @ 4200 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.0 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3682 lbs | 3431 lbs |
Height | 56.2 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 187.5 in | 183.8 in |
Width | 79.6 in | 79.3 in |
Wheelbase | 111.0 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1014 lbs | 1189 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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