Subaru WRX S4 vs Toyota Camry TRD

Subaru WRX S4

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Toyota Camry TRD

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 safetyAWD

Car B

Toyota Camry TRD

A value-leaning V6 FWD car that blends 301-hp performance with five-seat practicality and strong reliability and safety signals. Quick yet efficient for its class, it fits commuting and family road trips.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100km301 hp

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Usage fit

Family 61 / 61

City 47 / 37

Budget / value 61 / 63

Road trip 57 / 59

Performance 38 / 33

Cargo 25 / 23

Practical 40 / 42

Premium 26 / 33

Winter 66 / 30

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Subaru WRX S4 Toyota Camry TRD

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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 Camry TRD

Strong V6 punch with 5.8 s 0–100 km/h for confident passing
Good value in its segment at 32,425 given the performance
Reliability and safety rank highly in the signals
Practical 5-seat layout and 428 L trunk suit family trips
428 L trunk may be tight for cargo-heavy use
FWD layout may be limiting for winter driving in snow-prone areas
Combined consumption of 8.4 may not suit economy-first buyers
Seats five only, so not ideal for larger families

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 TRD if…

More power

Toyota Camry TRD 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 Camry TRD

Verdict

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