Subaru WRX alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Subaru WRX, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Subaru WRX and are good next research steps.

from $38,900

Subaru Ascent

Price : 38,900 - 50,000 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 260 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 20 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 26 MPG
Seats : 7 - 8
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 277 lb-ft
Model : Ascent
Modell : Premium 8-Passenger, Premium 7-Passenger, Onyx Edition 7-Passenger, Limited 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Touring 7-Passenger, Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger, Bronze Edition 7-Passenger
Trim Level : Premium 8-Passenger, Premium 7-Passenger, Onyx Edition 7-Passenger, Limited 8-Passenger, Limited 7-Passenger, Touring 7-Passenger, Onyx Edition Touring 7-Passenger, Bronze Edition 7-Passenger
Engine Displacement : 2.4 L
Curb weight : 4,449 - 4,597 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 19.3 gal
Length : 196.8 in.
Width : 76 in.
Height : 71 in.
Brand : Subaru

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Quick data check: Subaru Ascent

slightly cheaper
barely more power
noticeably lighter
barely more efficient

from $40,700

Toyota 4Runner

Price : 40,700 - 55,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 270 HP
FuelEconomy City : 16 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 19 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 278 lb-ft
Model : 4Runner
Modell : SR5 2WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 2WD (Natl), TRD Sport 2WD (Natl), Limited 2WD (Natl), SR5 4WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road 4WD (Natl), TRD Sport 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Pro 4WD (Natl), Limited 4WD (Natl)
Trim Level : SR5 2WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 2WD (Natl), TRD Sport 2WD (Natl), Limited 2WD (Natl), SR5 4WD (Natl), SR5 Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road 4WD (Natl), TRD Sport 4WD (Natl), TRD Off Road Premium 4WD (Natl), TRD Pro 4WD (Natl), Limited 4WD (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 4 L
Curb weight : 4,400 - 4,805 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 23 gal
Length : 190.2 - 191.3 in.
Width : 75.8 in.
Height : 71 - 72 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota 4Runner

markedly cheaper
very slightly more power
moderately more efficient
noticeably lighter

from $38,500

Ford Edge

Price : 38,500 - 47,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 250 - 335 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 28 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 275 - 380 lb-ft
Model : Edge
Modell : SE AWD, SEL AWD, ST-Line AWD, Titanium AWD, ST AWD
Trim Level : SE AWD, SEL AWD, ST-Line AWD, Titanium AWD, ST AWD
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.7 L
Curb weight : 4,126 - 4,525 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 18.5 gal
Length : 188.8 in.
Width : 75.9 in.
Height : 68 in.
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Edge

somewhat cheaper
markedly lighter
somewhat more power
marginally more efficient

from $34,100

MINI Clubman

Price : 34,100 - 42,400 $
Body Type : Wagon, ALL4
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 189 - 301 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 25 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 31 - 35 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 206 - 331 lb-ft
Model : Clubman
Modell : Cooper S FWD, Cooper S ALL4, John Cooper Works ALL4
Trim Level : Cooper S FWD, Cooper S ALL4, John Cooper Works ALL4
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,307 - 3,609 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 168.3 in.
Width : 70.9 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : MINI

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Quick data check: MINI Clubman

only slightly cheaper
marginally more power
clearly more efficient
only slightly lighter

from $47,600

Audi A4 allroad

Price : 47,600 - 55,800 $
Body Type : Wagon
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 261 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 30 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 273 lb-ft
Model : A4 allroad
Modell : Prestige 45 TFSI quattro, Premium 45 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Prestige 45 TFSI quattro, Premium 45 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,847 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.3 gal
Length : 187.5 in.
Width : 72.7 in.
Height : 58 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi A4 allroad

clearly cheaper
only slightly more power
moderately lighter
somewhat more efficient

from $37,000

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

Price : 37,000 - 40,200 $
Body Type : Convertible
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Power HP : 181 HP
FuelEconomy City : 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 34 - 35 MPG
Seats : 2
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 151 lb-ft
Model : MX-5 Miata RF
Modell : Club Manual, Grand Touring Manual, Grand Touring Auto
Trim Level : Club Manual, Grand Touring Manual, Grand Touring Auto
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 2,452 - 2,496 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 11.9 gal
Trunk Volume : 4.5 cu. ft.
Length : 154.1 in.
Width : 68.3 in.
Height : 49 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

slightly cheaper
markedly more power
clearly more trunk space
visibly more efficient
noticeably lighter

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