Chevrolet Cruze vs Subaru WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$16,975 | MSRP$30,605 |
Average price$9,929 | Average price$24,297 |
Listings5799 | Listings5225 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryAs the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | |
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 | |
Engine1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 153 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower153 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.8 cu ft | Cargo Space12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight2835 lbs | Curb Weight3431 lbs |
Height57.4 in | Height57.8 in |
Length183.7 in | Length183.8 in |
Width70.5 in | Width79.3 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload1189 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $16,975 | $30,605 |
Average price | $9,929 | $24,297 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.3 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 6.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | As the dissonant chords of Dieselgate still resonate throughout the industry, most car companies have abandoned efforts toward any future diesel-powered cars. A $15 billion fine will have that sort of chilling effect. But Chevrolet has taken a different approach, instead seeing the mass retreat from diesel as an opportunity to fill a void. As the driver Jean-Pierre Sarti said in Frankenheimer’s 1966 epic “Grand Prix”: “When I see something really horrible, I put my foot down. Hard! Because I know that everyone else is lifting his.” | 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 | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 153 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 153 hp @ 5600 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.8 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2835 lbs | 3431 lbs |
Height | 57.4 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 183.7 in | 183.8 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 79.3 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1189 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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