Subaru WRX S4 vs Toyota Camry Nightshade

Subaru WRX S4

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Toyota Camry Nightshade

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 safety275 hpAWD

Car B

Toyota Camry Nightshade

A five-seat FWD gasoline Camry variant that emphasizes reliability, safety, and good value at $30,400. Adequate performance and a 427 L trunk make it a sensible pick for commuting and family trips.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety7.5 L/100km

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 61 / 62

City 47 / 39

Budget / value 61 / 67

Road trip 57 / 59

Performance 38 / 32

Cargo 25 / 23

Practical 40 / 45

Premium 26 / 31

Winter 66 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Subaru WRX S4 Toyota Camry Nightshade

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

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 Camry Nightshade

Good value in its segment at $30,400
Emphasis on reliability and safety
Efficient for its class at 7.5 L/100 km combined
Five seats and a 427 L trunk suit family use and road trips
FWD only may not satisfy buyers seeking extra winter traction
Cargo flexibility is limited versus larger vehicles
Gasoline-only powertrain if you want hybrid or electric efficiency
Not aimed at performance seekers (203 hp, 0–100 km/h in 8.0 s)

Verdict

Pick Subaru WRX S4 if…

Lower entry price

Subaru WRX S4 starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Toyota Camry Nightshade if…

Performance & capability

Toyota Camry Nightshade is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Subaru WRX S4

Toyota Camry Nightshade

Verdict

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