Subaru WRX vs Honda Civic Type R
Overview | |
MSRP$30,605 | MSRP$43,795 |
Average price$24,292 | Average price$40,716 |
Listings5187 | Listings946 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 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 SummaryWhen we think Civic, our minds don’t instinctively leap toward the Type R. This isn’t a commuter special priced for newly minted drivers and aimed at sensible manners and good fuel economy. Driving the Type R is something else entirely: bombastic, fast, and an instantly memorable experience. With more power and performance, the new 2023 Honda Civic Type R provides a more exhilarating driving experience than ever before. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 | Engine2.0L 315 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower315 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway28 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 | Engine Name2.0L 315 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque310 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower315 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway26 | MPG Highway28 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.5 cu ft | Cargo Space24.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3431 lbs | Curb Weight3118 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height55.4 in |
Length183.8 in | Length180.9 in |
Width79.3 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase105.1 in | Wheelbase107.7 in |
Maximum Payload1189 lbs | Maximum Payload680 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $30,605 | $43,795 |
Average price | $24,292 | $40,716 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 4.4 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 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. | When we think Civic, our minds don’t instinctively leap toward the Type R. This isn’t a commuter special priced for newly minted drivers and aimed at sensible manners and good fuel economy. Driving the Type R is something else entirely: bombastic, fast, and an instantly memorable experience. With more power and performance, the new 2023 Honda Civic Type R provides a more exhilarating driving experience than ever before. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | 2.0L 315 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | 315 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 28 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | 2.0L 315 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 2600 rpm |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | 315 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 28 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.5 cu ft | 24.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3431 lbs | 3118 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 55.4 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 180.9 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 107.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1189 lbs | 680 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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