Comparison Tests
We take our Road Test review one step further with our Comparison Tests. We take two or more vehicles from the same segment and do a side-by-side comparison based on performance, price, fuel economy, safety and other features. Comparison Tests give consumers a better idea of how the competition stacks up. Click on our most recent Comparison Tests, or search by keyword above!
Most Recent Comparison Tests
2014 SUV Challenge Episode 3332
It has been a little over two years ago since we got together with cars.com and USA Today for a 3-row family utility comparison test. That standoff saw the Honda Pilot take the top spot. Well, much has changed in 7 and 8 passenger crossovers since then, with updates for just about every entry. So let’s…
Compact Sedan Challenge Episode 3311
Whether it’s your first car, or one for your son or daughter that’s headed off to college, chances are good that that car will be a compact sedan. And while Corolla and Civic have ruled compacts for a long time, like many other segments, it’s not just that simple anymore, as there’s lots of quality…
Full-Size Sedan Comparison Episode 3302
Full-size sedans used to the best-selling cars in the land. For decades, they defined the American family car. But, as fuel prices rose, and mid-size cars got roomier, full-size popularity shifted to the fleet and rental markets. But, that’s changing again as carmakers now seek to elevate big four-doors…
$38K SUV Challenge Episode 3245
Sport utility and crossover vehicles come in all sizes, and an ever increasing amount of shapes. But it’s still the Mid-Size, 5-passenger variety that attracts the majority of buyers. So we once again joined with our friends at Cars.com and USA Today to put six of the biggest sellers to the test, and…
$46K Sport Sedan Shootout
When you talk sports sedans, eventually one name comes up, and that’s the BMW 3-series. With good reason, as it has long been the global benchmark that all others have aimed at. Well there’s been a lot more aiming recently, and some brands have gotten a lot more accurate. So we put 6 of the latest…
Midsize Sedan Shootout
With all of the new midsize family sedans rolling through our offices over the last year, it’s definitely time for a comparison test. Whether you’re looking for style, comfort, or lots of features, any of today’s mainstream mid-size four-doors will probably fit the bill. But which one does it best?…
$25K Compact Crossover Shootout
These days everyone wants more mpg’s, and they want it now! Well, one segment that has responded with a host of new, fuel efficient vehicles is compact crossover utilities. These compact suv’s are ideally practical for young households and anyone watching their budget. So this week we put 6 of the…
$16K Subcompact Shootout
Maybe it’s the price of gas or maybe it’s just good common sense. Regardless, small cars are hot with the most action in the subcompact class. Once considered entry level econo-boxes, the latest subcompacts are dynamic, roomy, full featured, and more frugal than ever. And, they wear names that are both…
$37K Three-Row SUV/Crossover Shootout
Last season, MotorWeek teamed up with our colleagues at cars.com and USA Today to sort out the best minivans on the market. Now, we’re back together again, checking out another staple of the growing American family; mid-size, three-row, seven and eight passenger crossover and sport utility vehicles. So,…
2010 Rolls Royce Ghost vs 2010 Bentley Flying Spur Speed Comparison Episode 3016, Episode 3003
For nearly 70 years, Rolls Royce and Bentley built cars under one roof in Crewe, England. Often the biggest differences between models was the grille, and the fact that one was topped by the “Flying Lady” or the “Winged B.” Then, in 1998, they went their separate ways, with Rolls becoming a part of BMW,…