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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.

2023 honda civic type r, 2023 toyota gr corolla circuit, 2022 volkswagen golf r

Honda Civic Type R vs Toyota GR Corolla, VW Golf R

These are among the hottest hatchbacks ever, and they represent a sweet spot at the intersection of performance, practicality, and driving joy.

By Dave VanderWerp
1990 chevy beretta gt and 1990 cavalier z24, 1990 dodge colt gt, 1990 geo storm gsi, 1990 honda civic si and 1990 crx si, 1990 plymouth sundance rs, 1990 pontiac lemans gse and 1990 sunbird gt, 1990 suzuki swift gt, and 1990 volkswagen gti

From the Archive: 1990 Sports Coupes Mega-Comparo

1985 buick regal grand national, 1985 chevrolet monte carlo ss, and 1985 oldsmobile 442

1985 Muscle Car Comparo: Buick, Chevy, Olds

1980 mini truck comparison

From the Archive: 1980 Mini-Truck Melee

1999 audi a6 28 avant quattro, 1999 bmw 528i wagon, 1999 mercedesbenz e320 4matic, 1999 saab 95 se, 1999 volvo v70r awd

From The Archive: Five 1999 Euro Wagons Compared

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1998 bmw m roadster, 1998 chevrolet corvette convertible, 1998 porsche boxster

1998 BMW M Roadster vs. Corvette vs. Boxster

1993 alfa romeo spider veloce, 1993 honda civic del sol si, 1993 mazda mx5 miata, 1993 mercury capri xr2

From the Archive: 1993 Sports Car Comparison Test

1992 audi s4, 1992 bmw m5, and 1992 mercedesbenz 500e

1992 Audi S4 vs 1992 BMW M5 vs 1992 Mercedes 500E

2023 bmw ix m60 and 2022 rivian r1s launch edition

2023 BMW iX M60 vs. 2022 Rivian R1S Launch Edition

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2023 kia niro phev ex premium and 2023 kia niro ex premium

Tested: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid

1990 lamborghini countach 25th anniversary edition and 2022 lamborghini countach lpi 8004

2022 Lambo Countach LPI 800-4 vs. 1990 Countach

2023 aston martin dbx 707, 2022 porsche cayenne turbo gt

Aston Martin DBX 707 vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT

2022 hyundai elantra n, 2022 subaru wrx limited

2022 Hyundai Elantra N vs. 2022 Subaru WRX Limited

2023 genesis g90 35t esc awd, 2022 lexus ls500 awd, 2022 mercedesbenz s500 4matic

2023 Genesis G90 vs. Lexus LS500 vs. Mercedes S500

2023 genesis electrified g80 vs mercedesbenz eqe 350 4matic

2023 Genesis Electrified G80 vs. Mercedes-Benz EQE

2022 ram 1500 limited, 2022 toyota tundra trd pro, and 2021 ford f150 lariat powerboost

Full-Size Showdown: Ram 1500 vs. F-150 vs. Tundra

2022 bmw 230i and 2022 toyota gr supra 20

Tested: 2022 BMW 230i vs. 2022 Toyota Supra 2.0

2022 acura mdx type s

Tested: Acura MDX Type S vs. Dodge Durango SRT 392

2022 mercedesamg eqs 4matic and 2022 tesla model s plaid

Tested: Mercedes-AMG EQS vs. Tesla Model S Plaid

2022 mazda mx5 miata club and 2022 toyota gr86 premium

Tested: 2022 Toyota GR86 vs. 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2022 bmw m240i, 2021 ford mustang mach 1, 2023 nissan z performance, and 2022 toyota gr supra 30

Tested: M240i vs. Mustang, Nissan Z, and Supra

2023 nissan z performance and 2021 ford mustang mach 1

Tested: Nissan Z Challenges the Mustang Mach 1

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2022 Escalade vs. Grand Wagoneer, LX600, Navigator

2022 toyota gr supra 30 premium and 2023 nissan z performance

Tested: Nissan Z Performance vs. Toyota Supra 3.0

2022 honda civic sport and 2022 ford maverick xlt

2022 Ford Maverick XLT vs. 2022 Honda Civic Sport

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2022 bmw x3 m40i, 2022 genesis gv70 35t sport awd, and 2022 lexus rx350 f sport awd

2022 BMW X3 vs. Genesis GV70 vs. Lexus RX350

2022 maserati mc20 and 2021 porsche 911 turbo s lightweight

2022 Maserati MC20 vs. 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S

2022 honda civic si, 2022 hyundai elantra n, and 2022 volkswagen jetta gli

Civic Si vs. Elantra N vs. Volkswagen Jetta GLI

2021 volkswagen gti and 2022 subaru brz and 2021 hyundai veloster n

Tested: Veloster N vs. BRZ vs. GR86 vs. GTI

2021 ford bronco outer banks and 2021 jeep wrangler unlimited sport

Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco vs. Jeep Wrangler

2021 honda civic type r and 2022 volkswagen golf r

Tested: 2021 Honda Civic Type R vs. 2022 VW Golf R

2021 audi rs7, 2021 bmw m5 competition, and 2022 cadillac ct5v blackwing

Tested: 2022 Cadillac CT5-V BW vs. RS7 and M5

2022 honda civic vs 2021 hyundai elantra, mazda 3, nissan sentra, toyota corolla, volkswagen jetta

Comparison Test: 2022 Honda Civic vs. the World

2021 alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio and 2021 bmw m3 competition

2021 Alfa Romeo Giulia QF vs. BMW M3 Competition

2004 cadillac srx, 2004 infiniti fx45, 2004 porsche cayenne, 2004 volkswagen touareg

Tested: 2004 V-8 Luxury SUV Comparison

2020 bmw m2 cs dct and 2021 porsche 718 cayman gts 40

Tested: BMW M2 CS vs. Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0

2021 ford mustang mach e e4x and 2020 tesla model y performance

EVs Compared: Mustang Mach-E vs. Tesla Model Y

motor vehicle, tire, wheel, road, mode of transport, automotive design, vehicle, land vehicle, transport, infrastructure,

Honda Insight vs. Toyota Prius, 1998 Chevy Metro

2020 kia niro ev and 2021 volkswagen id4

EVs Compared: Kia Niro vs. Volkswagen ID.4

2007 acura mdx, 2007 bmw x5, 2007 cadillac srx, 2007 land rover lr3, 2007 lexus gx470, 2007 mercedesbenz ml350, 2007 volkswagen touareg, 2007 volvo xc90

2007 Luxury SUV Winter Showdown in Michigan's UP

2008 hummer h3 alpha, 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited

2008 Hummer H3 vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Mode of transport, Automotive design, Vehicle, Yellow, Land vehicle, Performance car, Car, Hood, Sports car, Automotive parking light,

2001 Exotic Roadster Comparison Test

1992 dodge viper rt10, 1965 shelby 427sc cobra

Original Dodge Viper RT/10 vs. Shelby 427SC Cobra

2006 chevrolet corvette z06, 2006 dodge viper srt10

2006 Chevy Corvette Z06 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10

2021 mercedesbenz e450 4matic and 2021 genesis g80 35t

Tested: 2021 Genesis G80 3.5T vs. Mercedes E450

1993 ford f150 lightning, 1993 chevrolet 454ss

Tested: 1993 Ford F-150 Lightning vs. Chevy 454SS

2020 porsche taycan 4s and 2020 tesla model s long range

Tested: 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S vs. Tesla Model S

2008 dodge caliber srt4, 2007 mazdaspeed 3, 2008 subaru impreza wrx, and 2008 volvo c30 t5 version 10

Tested: 2008 Hot-Hatchback Street Fight

1991 chevrolet corvette zr 1, 1991 porsche 911 turbo

Tested: 1991 Corvette ZR-1 vs. 911 Turbo

1989 ford mustang lx 50 and probe gt, 1989 honda prelude si, 1989 mazda mx 6 gt, 1989 mitsubishi eclipse gs turbo, 1989 nissan 240sx se, 1989 subaru xt6, 1989 toyota celica gt s

Tested: 1989 $20K Sports Coupe Roundup

motor vehicle, tire, wheel, mode of transport, automotive design, vehicle, land vehicle, hood, car, automotive parking light,

Tested: 2004 Lotus Elise vs. Its Minimalist Rivals

2005 audi s4, 2005 cadillac ctsv, 2005 mercedesbenz c55 amg

Tested: 2005 Audi S4 vs. Cadillac and AMG

mode of transport, automotive design, vehicle, land vehicle, automotive parking light, road, car, automotive exterior, automotive lighting, motorsport,

Tested: 1983 Baja Mexico Sedan Torture Test

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