Car Comparisons

This comparison is a contest of philosophies.

Imagine for a moment, these three crossovers are characters in a mid-80s John Hughes film. You’d have the sporty kid dressed in track pants and a tank top, constantly flexing – that’s the Acura. There’d be the nerdy kid, obsessed with sci-fi – that’s clearly the hybrid Lexus. And then we’d have the handsome rich kid, all dignified and quiet, but with a hidden secret – that’s the Infiniti.

Hatchbacks: they’re like SUVs, just better—in ways.

In the world of four-wheel-drive vehicles, the Toyota Tacoma and 4Runner are two of the most sought after.

It’s the battle of the big SUVs here—two of the biggest, in fact.

Both Hyundai and Kia have spent the last few years breaking sales records and earning plaudits along the way.

If there’s a “Most Improved” award for this year’s crop of cars, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax clinches it.

Subaru has launched a new sub-brand of vehicles called Wilderness. This designation is reserved for more off-road capable members of the brand’s vehicle portfolio. First there was the Outback Wilderness, followed by the Forester Wilderness, and most recently, a third member joined the family, the Crosstrek Wilderness.

The American and Canadian automotive markets are very similar. The vehicles sold in both countries are near identical, but there are a few differences, usually dictated by climate and geography.

Buyers sure do love the Subaru Crosstrek.

You’re an OG, I get it. You’ve got the back issues of Sport Compact Car and the prizes from the Fast and the Furious trivia nights to prove it—hashtag family.

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: the best vehicles for families are not three-row crossovers, but minivans.

Or: Everything N Its Right Place.

It’s another case of sibling rivalry here at AutoGuide.

Nissan was one of the first brands to make a mainstream all-electric vehicle with the LEAF. But when it comes to the booming electric SUV segment, Nissan is a bit late on arrival. Finally, the brand has jumped in with the all-new Ariya.

For years, both Volkswagen and Toyota fought for the title of largest automotive company in the world.

We’ve driven the 2024 Lexus TX and determined it hits the mark. The big luxury SUV does exactly what Lexus set out to do: make a dedicated three-row that offers buyers more space than the cramped, outgoing RX-L.

What else can be said about the most enduring symbol of semi-affordable droptop motoring? We’ve driven the Miata a few times since the “ND2” facelift of 2019 brought a bump in power and tweaked the chassis, and it flat-out refuses to disappoint. The little 2.0-liter four-pot is still a sweetheart, with sharp throttle response and a willingness to rev well past 7,000 rpm. In America, Mazda has cut the automatic transmission from most of the Miata’s trim levels these days, and that’s good, because the slick six-speed manual is a joy to row. The throws are short and direct, while the clutch pedal is silly easy to operate.

It had to be done. We had to drive the Tesla Model 3.

The Toyota Corolla remains a mainstay of the automotive world.

The world of electric vehicles can be confusing for first time buyers. New vehicles are being introduced all the time with unusual names. Just about every major auto manufacturer has joined the party, and in a variety of sizes.

This is what over 1,000 all-electric horsepower looks like.

The pickup truck’s transformation into family vehicle is complete.

A Rematch on an Even Playing Field

So you’ve been called back to the office.

The Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Patrick Wilson of SUVs.

Two Different Approaches to the Hot Hatch

The Ford Explorer remains one of the brand's most enduring—and best-selling—SUVs.

Look at these two drama llamas.

It's the best-selling vehicle in North America that isn't a pickup. But which Toyota RAV4 trim is right for you: the LE or the XLE?

It's a question we get asked all the time: EV or PHEV? With the Kia Niro, the answer is yes.

Size matters when it comes to three-row SUVs.

In America, there’s no more iconic off-road vehicle than the Jeep Wrangler.

"Every EV is the same" just isn't true. Look at this sibling rivalry between the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6.

Remember the 1990s?

When it comes to affordable, compact German sedans, there’s only one choice: the Jetta.

The Honda Accord saw a major redesign for 2023, but which is the right affordable trim: Honda Accord LX or EX?

This four-door face-off boils down to two things: reputation, or value.

The Ram 1500 is one of the best-selling vehicles in America.  

Spoiled. That’s what we are. Flat-out spoiled. Just look at what we’ve gathered together for the latest Best Performance Car AutoGuide shootout brought to you by WeatherTech.

The popularity of the Volkswagen Golf GTI is undeniable.

What you are looking at are the only two AWD compact sedans on the market.

The Chevrolet Equinox is one of the best-selling vehicles in America.

It remains one of the best-selling cars on the market. But which trim is right for your needs: the Toyota Camry LE or SE?

Congratulations, you got that promotion at work. It’s time for a fancier new car—but not too fancy.

The Chevrolet Silverado is one of the most popular vehicles on sale today.

The Nissan Altima is one of the best-selling vehicles in North America. 

The Subaru Outback has been a segment defying hit for decades.

The Honda Civic is a car which needs no introduction. But it comes in a variety of flavors—so which trim is right for you?

This isn’t just another AutoGuide comparison test brought to you by WeatherTech. It’s one we refer to as the battle of the boxes, but there’s more to it than that.

Welcome to another AutoGuide comparison test brought to you by WeatherTech. This is a breakout faceoff from our big three-row SUV comparison earlier this month. Here, it’s sibling rivalry time.

We sent out the call. A request to every manufacturer, looking for new, significantly updated, or strong contenders in the mainstream three-row SUV segment. We need the best of best for a special AutoGuide Three-Row SUV Shootout Comparison brought to you by WeatherTech. Our goal: to find the best 3 row SUV. 

It’s hard to overstate just how important the battle of the 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vs 2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid is.

Affordable EVs do exist, and these are two of the best. It’s the Kia Niro EV vs Chevrolet Bolt EUV comparison.

They grow up so fast. It’s a battle of two different takes on the small luxury SUV: the BMW X1 vs Lexus NX350h.

What we have here are two ends of the luxury compact SUV spectrum. It’s the Acura RDX vs Lincoln Corsair comparison.

The Toyota Crown is a car unlike any others on the market. But there’s a family rivalry brewing. For the best luxury bang for your buck, we’re looking at the Toyota Crown vs Lexus ES.

Four big, body-on-frame SUVs enter the arena. Only one will win. It’s time to see which is the best full-size SUV.

On this page, it’s two of the hottest luxury EV sport utility models on the scene today. The BMW iX vs Tesla Model X. 

They’re two of the most visible EVs on the market. But in a battle of the Ford Mustang Mach-E vs Hyundai Ioniq 5, which is better suited to your needs?