Subaru WRX vs Honda Civic Hatchback
Overview | |
MSRP$30,605 | MSRP$24,950 |
Average price$24,297 | Average price$23,139 |
Listings5187 | Listings8698 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryFew cars can put a smile on your face when driving and making the monthly payment like a 2024 Civic can. That’s especially true when it comes to the hatchback version, which adds significant utility and an available manual transmission to the mix. Last redesigned for 2022, the Civic hasn’t seen any major changes since then. But next year, the 2025 Civic Hybrid arrives in both hatch and sedan flavors. Verdict: We’re big fans of the 2024 Honda Civic. Unless you want all-wheel drive, you can’t go wrong with this excellent compact car. It’s practical and safe, affordable yet first-rate, and thanks to its available turbocharged engine is a blast to drive. Instead of getting a small SUV like everyone else, strongly consider a Civic Hatchback instead. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City30 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.5 cu ft | Cargo Space24.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3431 lbs | Curb Weight2928 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height55.7 in |
Length183.8 in | Length179.0 in |
Width79.3 in | Width70.9 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Maximum Payload1189 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $30,605 | $24,950 |
Average price | $24,297 | $23,139 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | 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. | Few cars can put a smile on your face when driving and making the monthly payment like a 2024 Civic can. That’s especially true when it comes to the hatchback version, which adds significant utility and an available manual transmission to the mix. Last redesigned for 2022, the Civic hasn’t seen any major changes since then. But next year, the 2025 Civic Hybrid arrives in both hatch and sedan flavors. Verdict: We’re big fans of the 2024 Honda Civic. Unless you want all-wheel drive, you can’t go wrong with this excellent compact car. It’s practical and safe, affordable yet first-rate, and thanks to its available turbocharged engine is a blast to drive. Instead of getting a small SUV like everyone else, strongly consider a Civic Hatchback instead. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | 2.0L 158 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 138 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | 158 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 30 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.5 cu ft | 24.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3431 lbs | 2928 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 55.7 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 179.0 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 70.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1189 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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