2022 Subaru WRX vs 2023 Nissan Altima
Overview | |
MSRP$29,605 | MSRP$25,630 |
Listings41 | Listings33 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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2022 Subaru WRX Reviews SummaryThe model year 2022 WRX delivers a cocktail of performance and all-weather practicality that remains unmatched at its price point. Although the introduction of Subaru’s 2.4-litre engine doesn’t result in a massive power bump for the WRX, the car still impresses—particularly in the handling department. | |
2023 Nissan Altima Reviews SummaryThe traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 | Engine2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City19 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway38 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | Torque180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm | Horsepower188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City19 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway25 | MPG Highway38 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.5 cu ft | Cargo Space15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3431 lbs | Curb Weight3253 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.7 in |
Length183.8 in | Length192.9 in |
Width79.3 in | Width72.9 in |
Wheelbase105.2 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload1189 lbs | Maximum Payload1084 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,605 | $25,630 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.8 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The model year 2022 WRX delivers a cocktail of performance and all-weather practicality that remains unmatched at its price point. Although the introduction of Subaru’s 2.4-litre engine doesn’t result in a massive power bump for the WRX, the car still impresses—particularly in the handling department. | The traditional family sedan segment is taking the brunt of the impact associated with the shift in consumer preferences to SUVs. Nearly all large cars are gone from the marketplace, and the number of midsize sedans is half what it was just a few years ago. In the next 12 to 24 months, it will shrink by another 50 percent with models like the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Stinger, and Kia K5 slated to be discontinued, leaving the Honda Accord, Subaru Legacy, Toyota Camry, and the subject of this review, the Nissan Altima, as the last midsize models standing (and the Legacy is likely on life support). |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 38 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 271 hp H4 | 2.5L 188 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 180 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm |
Horsepower | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm | 188 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 25 | 38 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.5 cu ft | 15.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3431 lbs | 3253 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 183.8 in | 192.9 in |
Width | 79.3 in | 72.9 in |
Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1189 lbs | 1084 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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