Ford Fusion AWD vs Subaru WRX

Ford Fusion AWD

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Subaru WRX

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Ford Fusion AWD

The Ford Fusion AWD blends all-weather traction, strong power, and five-seat practicality for road trips and family duty. It’s good value in its segment, though fuel economy and cargo flexibility won’t suit everyone.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.4 L/100kmAWD

Car B

Subaru WRX

The Subaru WRX blends 300 hp, AWD traction, and a 5-second 0–100 to deliver engaging performance without giving up five-seat practicality. With 5-star safety and a 480-liter trunk, it’s good value in its segment for drivers who also have family duties.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety300 hpAWD

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Usage fit

Family 53 / 62

City 50 / 47

Budget / value 48 / 60

Road trip 57 / 58

Performance 39 / 39

Cargo 26 / 26

Practical 30 / 40

Premium 25 / 26

Winter 66 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Fusion AWD · Orange = Subaru WRX

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Fusion AWD Subaru WRX

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Ford Fusion AWD

AWD traction for winter and variable conditions on road trips
245 hp and 7.5 s 0–100 km/h provide confident passing and merging
473 L trunk and five seats suit growing-family travel needs
Priced at 28,000, it’s good value in its segment
8.4 L/100 km combined consumption may not satisfy efficiency-focused commuters
473 L trunk limits cargo-heavy use versus larger vehicles
Seats only five with no third-row option
Not aimed at premium seekers per signals

Subaru WRX

Quick 0–100 in 5 s and 300 hp for the money
AWD confidence in varied weather and on road trips
Seats five with a usable 480-liter trunk
5-star safety rating supports family use
Combined consumption of 10 is not the most efficient
Reliability score of 75 may not satisfy risk-averse buyers
Not aimed at premium-focused shoppers
Limited appeal for cargo-heavy use versus larger vehicles

Verdict

Pick Ford Fusion AWD if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Fusion AWD uses 8.4 L/100km vs 10.0 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Subaru WRX if…

More power

Subaru WRX puts out 300 hp vs 245 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Fusion AWD

Subaru WRX

Verdict

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