Comparison Test

Our comparison tests are reviews that pit various cars, trucks, and SUV models against their rivals. Through careful evaluation and scoring, we determine a ranking from worst to best and choose a winner.

Comparison Test: 2022 Hyundai Veloster N vs. Subaru BRZ vs. Toyota GR86 vs. VW GTI

Gauging the goodness of budget-minded hot rods from Hyundai, Subaru, Toyota, and Volkswagen.

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Nov 26, 2021
Comparison Test: 2021 Ford Bronco vs. 2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Ford's reimagined Bronco confronts Jeep's Wrangler in a battle of playthings that go anywhere.
Nov 24, 2021
Comparison Test: 2021 Honda Civic Type R vs. 2022 VW Golf R

Two performance hatchbacks from Honda and VW that have more in common than the letter R.
Oct 20, 2021
Comparison Test: 2022 Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing vs. 2021 Audi RS7 vs. 2021 BMW M5 Competition

Audi, BMW, and Cadillac serve up three supersedans that are more amusing than an amusement park.
Sep 22, 2021
Tested: 2022 Honda Civic vs. the Compact-Sedan Competition

Honda's 11th-generation Civic takes on sedan rivals from Hyundai, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, and VW.

Aug 5, 2021
Comparison Test: 2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio vs. BMW M3 Competition

Sports-sedan performance and passion with BMW's new M3 and Alfa Romeo's sultry Giulia Quadrifoglio.

Tested: 2004 V-8 Luxury SUV Comparison

From the Archive: In search of power and practicality with Cadillac, Infiniti, Porsche, and VW.
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Jul 6, 2021
Comparison Test: 2020 BMW M2 CS vs. 2021 Porsche 718 Cayman GTS 4.0

BMW's ultimate hot-rod M2 takes on Porsche's sublime six-cylinder Cayman GTS.

Jun 26, 2021
Comparison Test: 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E vs. 2020 Tesla Model Y

Tesla's Model Y butts heads with Ford's electric crossover.
2010 Hybrid Comparo

From the Archive: The two latest mileage maestros—Honda Insight and Toyota Prius—vie for fuel-sipping supremacy. And we toss a 1998 Chevrolet Metro into the mix to make it, uh, interesting.

Jun 10, 2021
Comparison Test: 2020 Kia Niro EV vs. 2021 Volkswagen ID.4

Which is the better entry-level electric crossover?

2007 Luxury SUV Winter Showdown in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

We test the mettle of eight $50,000 SUVs—Acura MDX, BMW X5, Cadillac SRX, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX470, Mercedes-Benz ML350, VW Touareg, Volvo XC90—on two-track, snow-covered roads.
2008 Hummer H3 vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

From the Archive: Buzzed by eagles and hornets, we tramp California's Salt Trail in America's most capable off-roaders of 2008.
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2001 Exotic Roadster Comparison Test

From the Archive: Wind in your hair, and an awful lot of horses at your command, make these stunning exotics—2000 Aston Martin DB7, 2001 BMW Z8, 2001 Ferrari 360 Spider—the royalty of the road.
1992 Dodge Viper RT/10 vs. 1965 Shelby 427SC Cobra

In which the lesson seems to be that going 60 mph in a Town Car is not at all like going 60 on a skateboard.
Tested: 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10

From the Archive: Two tire punishers face off in a Motor City grudge match. It's not going to be pretty.
May 25, 2021
Tested: 2021 Genesis G80 3.5T vs. Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic

Genesis looks to upend the status quo of the mid-size luxury sedan segment with its new G80.
Tested: 1993 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Chevrolet 454SS

From the Archive: Gauging two new-age muscle trucks with very different takes on performance.

May 19, 2021
Tested: 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S vs. Tesla Model S Long Range Plus

Revisiting the state of the electric luxury sedan with mid-priced examples from Porsche and Tesla.

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Tested: 2008 Hot-Hatchback Street Fight

From the Archive: Two turbo street runts vs. a pair of smooth cruisers compete for your love and money.
Tested: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 vs. Porsche 911 Turbo

From the Archive: Porsche's new 911 Turbo reignites an old grudge match with the Chevy Corvette.

Tested: 1989 $20K Sports Coupe Roundup

From the Archive: Eight of the best-performing bargains on the market compete for top honors.