Subaru WRX vs Honda Civic Comparison

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    2025 Subaru
    WRX
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    2025 Honda
    Civic
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
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    Very Good
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    Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
    Based on the Honda Civic e:HEV L
    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    63L
    536 to 655 km
    40L - 47L
    200 to 418 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    8 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $47,490 - $63,290
    $44,986 - $70,605
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Chassis upgrades are a step forward
    • Recaro seats hug you in the right places
    • Yes, we love that rear wing
    Misses
    • Still not nearly noisy enough
    • For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
    • The performance game has moved on
    Andrew Maclean
    Contributor
    Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Exceptional build quality
    • Seamless, efficient hybrid tech
    • Comfortable, quiet ride
    Misses
    • High price of entry
    • Basic amenities
    • Small touchscreen

    Colours Available

    Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.

    • Crystal Black
    • Sapphire Blue
    • WR Blue
    • Magnetite Grey
    • Ignition Red
    • Ice Silver
    • Ceramic White

    Only available for the WRX Sedan:

    • Solar Orange

    The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:

    • Platinum White pearlescent
    • Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
    • Premium Crystal Red metallic
    • Premium Crystal Blue metallic

    The Type R is available in the following finishes:

    • Championship White
    • Sonic Grey
    • Crystal Black
    • Rally Red

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    23871498 - 1996
    Size (L)
    2.4L2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    202kW131kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    56006000 - 6500
    Torque
    350Nm240Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    20001700 - 2600
    Bore Stroke
    86-
    Compression Ratio
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