Car Comparison Scorecard
Weigh the cars on your shortlist against your budget and needs, from total cost to own and range to space and safety, then share the scorecard with whoever's buying with you.
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Score each option, 1 to 5
| Criterion | Car A | Car B | Car C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cost to own (price, fuel or charging, insurance, servicing) ×5 | |||
| Fits our everyday trips and the range we need ×5 | |||
| Space for people and luggage ×4 | |||
| Safety features we want ×4 | |||
| Comfort on the test drive ×3 | |||
| Reliability and warranty (from sources we checked) ×3 | |||
| Likely resale value ×2 |
Ranking
Score the options to see them ranked by your weights.
Free, no sign-up to try. Your comparison becomes a Room you can edit, publish and share.
How it works
How the Car Comparison Scorecard works
- 1
Pick what to compare
Choose from the list or add your own, two to six options.
- 2
Weight and score
Weight each criterion, then score each option from 1 to 5. The ranking updates as you go.
- 3
Share and decide
Create a Room with the comparison, a team vote and a checklist for the final decision.
Worked example
What it makes
The starting criteria for a car comparison, with example scores for three unnamed options to show how the weighting works. Your Room uses your own options and scores.
| Criterion (weight) | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total cost to own (price, fuel or charging, insurance, servicing) (5) | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Fits our everyday trips and the range we need (5) | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Space for people and luggage (4) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Safety features we want (4) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Comfort on the test drive (3) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Reliability and warranty (from sources we checked) (3) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Likely resale value (2) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weighted score | 74.6/100 | 73.1/100 | 67.7/100 |
Weighted score = sum of (weight × score) ÷ sum of (weight × 5), out of 100.
Who it's for
Who uses it
Car buyers
Narrow a shortlist after test drives.
Families
Agree on a car with everyone's priorities weighted.
Fleet managers
Compare pool or company cars on the same criteria.
Good to know
What to consider
- Use figures from dealers, official listings and your insurer; WZRD doesn't supply specs or prices.
- Work out total cost to own, not just the price: fuel or charging, insurance and servicing add up.
Questions
About the Car Comparison Scorecard
Does WZRD rate these products?
No. You score each option on your own criteria; WZRD only does the weighted maths and lays out the result. Check prices and features on each vendor's own site, because they change often.
Can I compare an electric car with a petrol one?
Yes. Score running costs within total cost to own and range within everyday trips, using your own numbers for each.
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