| Add vehicles | 2023 Subaru WRX Base (man) | 2023 Honda Civic LX-B Sedan |
|---|---|---|
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$32,495 | CA$26,285 |
| Fees | CA$1,975 | CA$1,830 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$611/month | CA$494/month |
| Awards | - | Best compact car of 2023 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.4 l H4 | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 271 hp @ 5,600 rpm (202 kW) | 158 hp @ 6,500 rpm (118 kW) |
| Torque | 258 lb·ft @ 2,000 – 5,200 rpm (350 N·m) | 138 lb·ft @ 4,300 rpm (187 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | CVT |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car, Compact sports car | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Ōta, JP | Alliston, ON, CA |
| Generation | 5 | 11 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 12.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.0 L/100km | 6.0 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 583 km | 681 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 254 g/km | 162 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | not available | not available |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | not available |
| Head-up display | not available | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available | not available |
| Smart key | not available | standard |
| Blindspot detection | not available | not available |
| Forward collision warning | not available | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available | standard |
| Lane departure warning | not available | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | standard |
| Remote engine start | not available | standard |
| GPS | not available | not available |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | N/A |
| Front USB ports | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | not available |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | not available |
| Wireless phone charging | not available | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, double wishbones | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/45R17 | P215/55R16 |
| Rear tires | P235/45R17 | P215/55R16 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,670 mm (184″) | 4,655 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,825 mm (72″) | 1,800 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,465 mm (58″) | 1,415 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105″) | 2,735 mm (108″) |
| Weight | 1,515 kg (3,340 lb) | 1,312 kg (2,892 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 354 l | 419 l |
| Fuel tank | 63 l (14 gal) | 47 l (10 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.2 s | 9.0 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 4.1 s | 7.0 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 236 km/h (147 mph) (manufacturer) | N/A |
| Braking distance | 37 m | 40 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Average | 77% | 82% |
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