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 2023 honda civic type r, 2023 toyota gr corolla circuit, 2022 volkswagen golf r](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2023-civic-type-r-toyta-gr-corolla-vw-golf-r-003-6406291d98b86.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.482xh;0,0.443xh&resize=320:*)
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.
![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 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](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/1990-13k-sportsters-03-6400edd2b3dc0.jpg?crop=0.498xw:1.00xh;0.270xw,0&resize=360:*)
From the Archive: 1990 Sports Coupes Mega-Comparo
![1985 Buick Regal Grand National, 1985 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS, and 1985 Oldsmobile 442 1985 buick regal grand national, 1985 chevrolet monte carlo ss, and 1985 oldsmobile 442](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/1985-modern-muscle-03-1677167773.jpg?crop=0.506xw:1.00xh;0.260xw,0&resize=360:*)
1985 Muscle Car Comparo: Buick, Chevy, Olds
![1980 Mini Truck Comparison 1980 mini truck comparison](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/1980-mini-truck-comparison35-1676668286.jpg?crop=0.670xw:1.00xh;0.160xw,0&resize=360:*)
From the Archive: 1980 Mini-Truck Melee
![1999 Audi A6 2.8 Avant Quattro, 1999 BMW 528i wagon, 1999 Mercedes-Benz E320 4Matic, 1999 Saab 9-5 SE, 1999 Volvo V70R AWD 1999 audi a6 28 avant quattro, 1999 bmw 528i wagon, 1999 mercedesbenz e320 4matic, 1999 saab 95 se, 1999 volvo v70r awd](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/june-1999-wagons-comparo-25-1672340494.jpg?crop=0.667xw:1.00xh;0.237xw,0&resize=360:*)
From The Archive: Five 1999 Euro Wagons Compared
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![2023 Kia Niro PHEV EX Premium and 2023 Kia Niro EX Premium 2023 kia niro phev ex premium and 2023 kia niro ex premium](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2023-kia-niro-ex-premium-and-phev-106-1667588522.jpg?crop=0.671xw:1.00xh;0.204xw,0&resize=180:*)
Tested: 2023 Kia Niro Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid
![1990 Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Edition and 2022 Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4 1990 lamborghini countach 25th anniversary edition and 2022 lamborghini countach lpi 8004](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/1990-lambo-countach-2022-countach-006-1668635022.jpg?crop=0.670xw:1.00xh;0.111xw,0&resize=180:*)
2022 Lambo Countach LPI 800-4 vs. 1990 Countach
![2023 Aston Martin DBX 707, 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT 2023 aston martin dbx 707, 2022 porsche cayenne turbo gt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2023-aston-dbx-vs-2022-porsche-cayenne-turbo-001-1668616216.jpg?crop=0.670xw:1.00xh;0.191xw,0&resize=180:*)
Aston Martin DBX 707 vs. Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT
![2022 Hyundai Elantra N, 2022 Subaru WRX Limited 2022 hyundai elantra n, 2022 subaru wrx limited](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2022-subaru-wrx-v-hyundai-elantra-n-001-1666017333.jpg?crop=0.670xw:1.00xh;0.168xw,0&resize=180:*)
2022 Hyundai Elantra N vs. 2022 Subaru WRX Limited
![2023 Nissan Z Performance and 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 2023 nissan z performance and 2021 ford mustang mach 1](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2021-ford-mustang-mach-1-vs-2023-nissan-z-performance-comparison-103-1656341058.jpg?crop=0.669xw:1.00xh;0.212xw,0&resize=360:*)
Tested: Nissan Z Challenges the Mustang Mach 1
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2022 Escalade vs. Grand Wagoneer, LX600, Navigator
![2022 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Premium and 2023 Nissan Z Performance 2022 toyota gr supra 30 premium and 2023 nissan z performance](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2023-nissan-z-performance-and-2022-toyota-gr-supra-30-premium-comparison-101-1654795217.jpg?crop=0.669xw:1.00xh;0.0977xw,0&resize=360:*)
Tested: Nissan Z Performance vs. Toyota Supra 3.0
![2022 Honda Civic Sport and 2022 Ford Maverick XLT 2022 honda civic sport and 2022 ford maverick xlt](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2022-ford-maverick-xlt-vs-2022-honda-civic-sport-sim1318-edit-1653325356.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.650xh;0,0.0874xh&resize=360:*)
2022 Ford Maverick XLT vs. 2022 Honda Civic Sport
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![2022 BMW X3 M40i, 2022 Genesis GV70 3.5T Sport AWD, and 2022 Lexus RX350 F Sport AWD 2022 bmw x3 m40i, 2022 genesis gv70 35t sport awd, and 2022 lexus rx350 f sport awd](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2022-bmw-x3-m40i-genesis-gv70-3p5t-sport-lexus-rx350-f-sport-comparison-101-1651036594.jpg?crop=0.668xw:1.00xh;0.170xw,0&resize=180:*)
2022 BMW X3 vs. Genesis GV70 vs. Lexus RX350
![2022 Maserati MC20 and 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S Lightweight 2022 maserati mc20 and 2021 porsche 911 turbo s lightweight](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2022-maserati-mc20-and-2021-porsche-911-turbo-s-lightweight-comparison-105-1648580849.jpg?crop=0.644xw:0.964xh;0.264xw,0.0144xh&resize=180:*)
2022 Maserati MC20 vs. 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S
![2022 Honda Civic Si, 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, and 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2022 honda civic si, 2022 hyundai elantra n, and 2022 volkswagen jetta gli](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2022-honda-civic-si-vs-hyundai-elantra-n-vw-jetta-gli-comparison-101-1647610289.jpg?crop=0.655xw:0.983xh;0.228xw,0&resize=180:*)
Civic Si vs. Elantra N vs. Volkswagen Jetta GLI
![2021 Volkswagen GTI and 2022 Subaru BRZ and 2021 Hyundai Veloster N 2021 volkswagen gti and 2022 subaru brz and 2021 hyundai veloster n](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/cdb120121-gti-veloster-n-gr86-brz202gg-1670273539.jpeg?crop=0.615xw:1.00xh;0.194xw,0&resize=180:*)
Tested: Veloster N vs. BRZ vs. GR86 vs. GTI
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2001 Exotic Roadster Comparison Test
![1992 Dodge Viper RT/10, 1965 Shelby 427SC Cobra 1992 dodge viper rt10, 1965 shelby 427sc cobra](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/amv-prod-cad-assets/images/media/267480/1992-dodge-viper-rt-10-vs-shelby-427-cobra-comparison-test-from-the-archives-car-and-driver-photo-702967-s-original.jpg?crop=0.611xw:1.00xh;0.0962xw,0&resize=180:*)
Original Dodge Viper RT/10 vs. Shelby 427SC Cobra
![2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 2006 chevrolet corvette z06, 2006 dodge viper srt10](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/amv-prod-cad-assets/images/05q4/267537/2006-chevrolet-corvette-z06-vs-2006-dodge-viper-srt10-photo-3176-s-original.jpg?fill=1:1&resize=180:*)
2006 Chevy Corvette Z06 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10
![2021 Mercedes-Benz E450 4Matic and 2021 Genesis G80 3.5T 2021 mercedesbenz e450 4matic and 2021 genesis g80 35t](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/2021-genesis-g80-3p5t-prestige-v-2021-mercedes-benz-e450-sedan-1799-edit-1621887031.jpg?crop=0.546xw:0.817xh;0.298xw,0.183xh&resize=180:*)