Car Advice | News Blog » Comparisons

2009 Large Car Comparison

Paul Maric — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:22:32 +0000

Ford Falcon vs. Holden Commodore vs. Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord vs. Toyota Aurion vs. Skoda Superb Models Tested: 2009 Ford Falcon G6E Turbo; 4.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan - $57,490 2009 Holden Commodore Calais V-Series; 3.6-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; six-speed automatic; sedan – $56,790 2009 Nissan Maxima Ti; 3.5-litre, six-cylinder, petrol; CVT gearbox; sedan – $46,990 2009 Honda Accord [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Large Car Comparison

2009 People Mover Comparison

Matt Brogan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:34:19 +0000

Honda Odyssey vs. Hyundai iMax Shuttle vs. Kia Grand Carnival vs. Mitsubishi Grandis vs. Toyota Tarago Models Tested: 2009 Honda Odyssey; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; five-speed automatic; wagon – $43,990* 2009 Hyundai iMax Shuttle; 2.5-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; four-speed automatic; wagon – $42,490* 2009 Kia Grand Carnival; 2.9-litre, four-cylinder, diesel; five-speed automatic; wagon – $41,990* 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis VRX; 2.4-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 People Mover Comparison

Mazda MX-5 Retro Road Test

Matt Brogan — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:42:49 +0000

The legend 20 years on Models Tested: 1989 Mazda NA MX-5; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder; five-speed manual; roadster – $29,550 (price when new) 2009 Mazda NC MX-5; 2.0-litre, four-cylinder; six-speed automatic; roadster – $53,655 (price as tested) The original Mazda MX-5 was launched in Australia in October 1989, and was immediately an unprecedented success for the Japanese brand. So with the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Mazda MX-5 Retro Road Test

Light Hatch Comparison – Fiesta, Barina, Jazz, Getz, Yaris, Swift

Nadine Armstrong — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 20:00:42 +0000

These light cars are no lightweights. Generally speaking, the word ‘light’ implies there’s something missing: less than the others; a lack thereof; insubstantial; skimping. It rarely invokes a sense of excitement – light beer, for example. As far as the ‘light car’ segment goes, my expectations are immediately managed (down), and I’m ready to be underwhelmed. Light cars [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Light Hatch Comparison – Fiesta, Barina, Jazz, Getz, Yaris, Swift

Holden Cruze vs Ford Focus Diesel

Matt Brogan — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:00:33 +0000

Who will win the battle for diesel supremacy? When it comes to buying a decent small to mid size diesel car, it’s slim pickings at this end of the price scale, but with the recently released Holden Cruze throwing the metaphoric cat – or is that lion – among the pigeons, we thought we’d pair [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden Cruze vs Ford Focus Diesel

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS

Matt Brogan — Mon, 04 May 2009 11:01:27 +0000

Well it’s been a little over a week now, and we’ve finally pulled together all the results for our Ford Falcon XR8 versus Holden Commodore SS AFM fuel economy challenge. To take you back a few steps, and perhaps as a means for summarising the situation, the idea for this little test came about after a [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS AFM fuel economy challenge

Paul Maric — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:26:03 +0000

Dyno testing Performance testing Economy testing Final results and conclusion Leaving Melbourne on an early, and slightly chilly autumn morning, our destination is Tarcutta, NSW. The reason behind our choice is that the small farming town sits exactly halfway between Melbourne and Sydney on one of the busiest major highways in the world – the Hume. Historically, this town was once [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS AFM fuel economy challenge

V8 Shootout – Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS

Paul Maric — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:58:27 +0000

Last Thursday we embarked on an all Aussie V8 Shootout. We put Ford’s FG Falcon XR8 on the dyno with Holden’s VE Commodore SS (AFM) to determine which produced more power. On top of that, we also attacked our private circuit to determine straight line acceleration and braking figures for both vehicles. The results, although not [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

V8 Shootout – Ford Falcon XR8 vs Holden Commodore SS

BMW M3 versus Lexus IS-F

Matt Brogan — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:37:38 +0000

BMW M3 vs Lexus IS-F - photography Paul Maric & Matt Brogan Model Tested: BMW E92 M3 M-DCT, 4.0-litre, seven-speed dual-clutch, sedan – from $145,000 (RRP) Lexus GSE20R IS-F, 5.0-litre, eight-speed automatic, sedan – from $127,400 (RRP) Most tests involving upmarket sport sedans provide you with a few laps of a track, and little else. While this may indeed be [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

BMW M3 versus Lexus IS-F

Holden vs. Ford The Base Model Challenge

Matt Brogan — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:27:17 +0000

Holden vs. Ford – The Base Model Challenge Ford Falcon XT vs. Holden Commodore Omega Models Tested: 2009 Ford FG Falcon XT 4.0-litre, five-speed automatic sedan – $36,790 (RRP) 2009 Holden VE Commodore Omega 3.6-litre, four-speed automatic sedan – $37,290 (RRP) - Photos by Paul Maric. It has to be one of Australia’s leading causes in bar fight rivalry or backyard [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Holden vs. Ford The Base Model Challenge

2009 CarAdvice Light Hatch Comparison

Matt Brogan — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:01:53 +0000

2009 CarAdvice Light Hatch Comparison Honda Jazz vs. Kia Rio vs. Toyota Yaris Models Tested: 2009 Honda Jazz VTi, 1.5-litre, automatic, five-door hatch – $21,490 2009 Kia Rio LX, 1.4-litre, automatic, five-door hatch – $16,990 2009 Toyota Yaris YRS, 1.5-litre, manual, five-door hatch – $16,990 Options: Honda: Metallic Paint $300 Kia: Metallic Paint $300 (Fitted) Toyota: Metallic Paint $300; Safety Pack $750 - words by [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 CarAdvice Light Hatch Comparison

Sport Sedan Shootout Video

Matt Brogan — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:10:43 +0000

The video to go along with our Sport Sedan Shootout Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site. Sport Sedan Shootout Video

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Sport Sedan Shootout Video

Sport Sedan Shootout

Matt Brogan — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:05 +0000

2008 Sport Sedan Shootout BMW 135i vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution TC-SST vs. Subaru Impreza WRX-STi spec R vs. Volkswagen Golf R32 4MOTION Models Tested: BMW E87 135i coupe 3.0-litre, manual – $72,230 Mitsubishi CJ Lancer Evolution sedan 2.0-litre, dual-clutch sequential manual – $64,490 Subaru Impreza WRX STi-R hatch 2.5-litre, manual – $64,990 Volkswagen Golf R32 4MOTION hatch 3.2-litre, manual [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Sport Sedan Shootout

2008 Jaguar XF V8 vs Lexus GS460 review

Paul Maric — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:10:43 +0000

2008 Jaguar XF V8 vs Lexus GS460 Sports Luxury Road Test Models Tested: 2008 Jaguar XF V8 – $134,830 (RRP) 2008 Lexus GS460 Sports Luxury – $139,492 (RRP) Options: None fitted. Jaguar: Design and styling; technology; character. Lexus: Features; price; cabin noise. Jaguar: Lack of features; low-end torque. Lexus: Front and rear head room; boot space; brake feel. CarAdvice Rating, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2008 Jaguar XF V8 vs Lexus GS460 review

Large Car Comparison (Ford-Holden-Honda-Toyota)

Paul Maric — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:20:17 +0000

6-cylinder Luxury Large Car Showdown – Ford vs. Holden vs. Honda vs. Toyota 2008 FG Ford Falcon G6E vs. Holden Calais V6 vs. Honda Accord V6 Luxury vs. Toyota Aurion Presara Introduction Ford Falcon G6E Holden Commodore Calais V6 Honda Accord V6 Luxury Toyota Aurion Presara She Says Performance Figures Conclusion Model tested: 2008 Ford Falcon G6E Recommended Retail [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Large Car Comparison (Ford-Holden-Honda-Toyota)

Upcoming 4 car large car comparison

Paul Maric — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:06:38 +0000

In the first test of its type in Australia, CarAdvice places four of Australia’s top selling luxury 6-cylinder sedans under the pump to see which provides the best value for your dollar, along with which excels in performance, economy and roominess. The results are certainly surprising. Two of the competitors entered the sub 15-second 1/4-mile club, [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Upcoming 4 car large car comparison

SUV Comparison Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Paul Maric — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 07:20:18 +0000

SUV Comparison – Volkswagen Tiguan 103 TDI vs. Subaru Forester X vs. Honda CR-V Introduction Subaru Forester Honda CR-V Volkswagen Tiguan She Says Conclusion Model tested: 2008 Volkswagen Tiguan 103TDI Recommended Retail Price: $35,990. Options fitted: Satellite navigation – RNS510 ($3490) Looks; impressive fuel efficiency; handling; RNS510 Boot space; short first gear CarAdvice rating: (4.25) - Model tested: 2008 Honda CR-V Recommended Retail Price: $31,990 Options fitted: Five-speed [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

SUV Comparison Volkswagen Tiguan vs. Honda CR-V vs. Subaru Forester

Subaru Forester vs Nissan Dualis Comparison Review

Karl Peskett — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:14:58 +0000

2008 Subaru Forester vs Nissan Dualis Comparison Review & Road Test Models tested: Subaru Forester X Auto & Nissan Dualis ST CVT Recommended Retail Price: Forester – $32,490; Dualis – $30,990 Options fitted: None CarAdvice rating: Forester: (4) Dualis: (3.5) - Review and photographs by Karl Peskett. There was a line in the sitcom “Friends” once which I’ll always remember. One of [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Subaru Forester vs Nissan Dualis Comparison Review

The big small car comparison

Matt Brogan — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 13:59:12 +0000

Mitsubishi Lancer ES .vs. Honda Civic VTi .vs. Toyota Corolla Ascent Sedan .vs. Suzuki SX4 Sedan One of the most hotly contested segments in the car industry is the small car segment. There was a time when small car meant Japanese car but European, Korean, and even American names are now entering the arena. [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

The big small car comparison

Toyota Prius vs Honda Civic Hybrid Road Test

Paul Maric — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 12:04:54 +0000

Update: New Toyota Prius Review I often get criticised by some of my ‘greenie’ friends about polluting the environment with my day job. So I’ve thrown my lead-foot towel in for a fortnight to figure out what the deal is with this Hybrid malarky. The Australian small car segment only features two eco-friendly green machines; there’s the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota Prius vs Honda Civic Hybrid Road Test