Car Comparisons

2023 RAM TRX 1500 vs Ford Ranger Raptor: Hero trucks compared

Australia’s most outrageous utes face off in a rock-spraying, fuel gargling celebration of excess. Strap in, it’s about to get noisy!

2023 Nissan Qashqai vs X-Trail 5-seat & 7-seat comparison: Sibling Rivalry

Space or value? It’s not quite as clear-cut – as one drives better than the other

Electric ute comparison: Ford F-150 Lightning v Rivian R1T v Ram 1500 REV v Radar RD6

Effortless torque, silent motoring and a large battery power source is the perfect formula for off-roading adventures. But, how do these key electric utes compare on paper?

2023 Lexus RX vs Volkswagen Touareg comparison review

Two distinctive takes on the large premium SUV, both out to ease the burden at the bowser

2023 Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 Sedan N comparison review

The Honda Civic Type R costs over $72K. The Hyundai i30 Sedan N is a mere $49K. Should you pay 48% more for 14% more power? We answer the question

Hybrid SUVs compared: 2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power vs Toyota RAV4 hybrid

Toyota’s dominant RAV4 is comprehensively pipped by Nissan’s clever new hybrid X-Trail E-Power – and not just because you can get one sooner

2023 Nissan X-Trail vs Mitsubishi Outlander comparison

‘SYNERGY’ is a terrible buzzword, overused and often misused. In a manufacturing sense, though, it’s something carmakers strive for.

Toyota GR Corolla GTS vs Cupra Leon VZx vs Subaru WRX RS comparison review

We had GR-eat expectations for Toyota's hottest Corolla, but how does it stack up against a European upstart and the latest in a long line of rally-bred royalty?

2023 Tesla Model Y Performance vs Kia EV6 GT comparison review

You’ll lose your licence in less than four seconds, but are these electric SUVs really deserving of their performance car marketing?

2023 Ford Everest Trend v Isuzu MU-X LS-T comparison review

The seven-seat family wagon stakes heat up, as we pit the new 2.0-litre Everest against the popular MU-X

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV v Ford Escape PHEV 2023 comparison review

Two plug-in hybrids that provide immunity to range anxiety

Polestar 3 v Tesla Model Y comparison: Price, features & technology

Two high-tech electric SUVs from EV-only car brands, but will the Polestar 3 be worth the extra spend and wait? For now, we can only compare their price and specs – let's see how they go

2023 Ford Ranger XLT 4-cyl v Toyota HiLux SR5: Spec to spec

Ford’s new-gen Ranger has proven a hit since launching in 2022, outselling its HiLux arch-rival in January 2023. So how do these mid-range variants compare on paper?

Toyota GR86 vs Mazda MX-5 2023 comparison review

Two affordable sports cars, one focused and one fun. But of the Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GR86, which is our pick?

Best Electric Cars, $80k-100k: Luxury EVs tested

This is part three of our price-based EV buying guide, comparing Australia's electric cars priced between $80,000 and $100,000

Chery Omoda 5 v Toyota Corolla Cross v MG ZST comparison: Spec to spec

Chery is preparing a comeback to the Australian market with the Omoda 5, but how does it fare against popular small SUV rivals?

Best Medium SUV 2023: Family Car Comparison

Thinking of buying a new mid-size SUV this year? We test eight of the best and most popular contenders to see where you should spend your money

Best Electric Cars, $65k-80k: Australia's premium EVs tested

In part two of our three price-based EV buying guides, we compare Australia's electric cars priced between $65,000 and $80,000

Fire Starters: Toyota GR86 GT vs 1986 Toyota AE86

Can the new, bigger-bore Toyota GR86 ever hope to reach the cult status of its AE86 forebear? Time for a highly scientific Wheels investigation

2023 Mitsubishi Outlander vs Pajero Sport comparison review

So you need to carry seven people, have a little less than $60K to burn, and want an SUV. Mitsubishi has two answers. The question is: How much capability do you need?

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux Rogue comparison review

Does an unsealed trail challenge hand another victory to the new Ranger or does the updated, upgraded HiLux Rogue have the chops to come out on top?

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross vs Mazda CX-30 comparison review

Toyota’s new Corolla Cross has arrived, but is it good enough to take down one of our favourites – the Mazda CX-30?

2023 GWM Tank 300 vs 2022 Jeep Wrangler: Spec battle

Some say the new GWM Tank 300 looks like the Jeep Wrangler, but how do they compare spec-for-spec?

Best small hybrid SUV review: 2023 HR-V v Corolla Cross v Niro v CX-30 (petrol)

The increasingly important small SUV category has been crying out for new under-bonnet tech and better interior packaging. Are these four up to the task?