Subaru WRX Sportswagon vs Toyota bZ4X Touring

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon starts from $52,290 before on-road costs, while the Toyota bZ4X Touring opens at $69,990. That makes the Subaru WRX Sportswagon the more affordable entry point by $17,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $57,519 and $76,989 respectively.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Subaru WRX Sportswagon, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon features a 11.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 4.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota bZ4X Touring gets a 14-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Toyota bZ4X Touring. The Toyota bZ4X Touring counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, JBL audio and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru WRX Sportswagon gets cloth upholstery while the Toyota bZ4X Touring offers synthetic leather.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon uses a Petrol producing 202kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring responds with a Dual Electric Motor making 280kW and 269Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.4 seconds.

The Toyota bZ4X Touring has the clear power advantage at 280kW vs 202kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota bZ4X Touring is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru WRX Sportswagon measures 4,755mm long on a 2,670mm wheelbase, 75mm shorter than the Toyota bZ4X Touring at 4,830mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota bZ4X Touring generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 492L in the Subaru WRX Sportswagon and 603L in the Toyota bZ4X Touring, giving the Toyota bZ4X Touring a 111L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota bZ4X Touring leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Subaru WRX Sportswagon) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota bZ4X Touring). Both match on warranty length.