Subaru WRX S4 vs Toyota Avalon

Subaru WRX S4

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Toyota Avalon

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Subaru WRX S4

The Subaru WRX S4 blends AWD traction and strong turbo performance with five-seat practicality, offering good value in its segment. It’s quick and 5-star safe, though 9.6 L/100 km fuel use may not suit economy-focused buyers.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9.6 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Toyota Avalon

With five seats, a 497 L trunk, and a strong focus on reliability and safety, the Toyota Avalon fits growing families and road trips. Its 301 hp performance and good value in its segment appeal, though higher fuel use, FWD traction, and limited cargo flexibility may deter some.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety301 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 64

City 47 / 34

Budget / value 61 / 59

Road trip 57 / 63

Performance 38 / 35

Cargo 25 / 27

Practical 40 / 42

Premium 26 / 34

Winter 66 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = Subaru WRX S4 · Orange = Toyota Avalon

Specs side-by-side

Spec Subaru WRX S4 Toyota Avalon

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Pros & cons

Subaru WRX S4

Quick 0–100 km/h in 5.1 s with 275 hp and 400 Nm
AWD grip for confident year-round driving
5-star safety rating
Room for five and a 460 L trunk suit growing families
Combined consumption of 9.6 L/100 km if low running costs are a priority
460 L trunk may not cover cargo-heavy use
Reliability score of 75 may not satisfy top-tier dependability seekers
Not aimed at premium shoppers

Toyota Avalon

Strong reliability and safety focus for low-stress ownership
Room for five and a 497 L trunk works for family duties and road trips
301 hp and 7.2 s 0-100 km/h enable confident passing and merging
Around $36,000 pricing offers good value in its segment
Combined consumption of 9.8 isn’t the most efficient for heavy commuting
FWD only—those wanting AWD traction for winter conditions may need alternatives
Cargo-heavy users may outgrow the available 497 L space
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid or electric efficiency benefits

Verdict

Pick Subaru WRX S4 if…

Best fuel economy

Subaru WRX S4 uses 9.6 L/100km vs 9.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Toyota Avalon if…

More power

Toyota Avalon puts out 301 hp vs 275 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Subaru WRX S4

Toyota Avalon

Verdict

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