2019 Subaru WRX vs. 2020 Toyota Corolla

The 2019 Subaru WRX has the EyeSight safety suite as a standard. It has expanded some features in many of its trim levels, plus it also has an updated infotainment system. The cabin has been well-designed to accommodate the needs of modern car buyers.

A fully redesigned sedan, the 2020 Toyota Corolla easily gives car buyers a great looking car. It boast of a good enough fuel economy ratings, plus there are plenty of standard safety features to look forward to.

Design & Style

The 2019 Subaru WRX is a compact car with an athletic look. Best for a small family of five, it has plenty of space both in the rear and front seats. The cabin has been designed using the best quality materials, thus providing the level of modernity that you are looking for.

The Corolla sedan and hatchback versions can be used by five people. Note though that while front seats seem alright, taller passengers will feel a little cramped in that area. Consider how it failed to offer comfort in its seats as well. The hard plastics in the cabin gives the Corolla an average rating for its class.

Technology & Safety

Fitted with the StarLink infotainment system, the 2019 Subaru WRX relies on its 6.5-inch touchscreen. It integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and has other features like two USB ports, Bluetooth interface, satellite radio, and a six-speaker audio system. For your safety, the standard rearview camera, is topped by other driver aids like the lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, pre-collision braking, rear traffic alert, forward collision warning, reverse automatic braking, and a whole lot more.

The Toyota Corolla has a seven-inch display for its standard infotainment system. It also has a Bluetooth, a USB port, Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, and a built-in Wi-Fi hot spot. Some graphics are outdated in this supposed user-friendly setup. It carries the Toyota Safety Sense 2.0 suite which features forward collision warning, pre-collision pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, lane tracing assist, automatic high beams, and traffic sign recognition. It also has a rearview camera.

Performance

The 2019 Subaru WRX carries has a base engine that can result in a total of 268 horsepower. That of the engine found in the STI model that results in 310 horsepower. The 2020 Toyota Corolla sedan, on the other hand, comes with a 1.8-liter four-cylinder base engine that yields up to 139 horsepower. It also has an inline-four is optional version that puts out 169 horsepower.

The Bottom Line

The 2019 Subaru WRX has plenty of space to accommodate five, thus defeating the Toyota Corolla in this aspect. It has been designed with world-class materials too. Its technology and safety features are impressive, plus it has powerful engines to match varied requirements.

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