World Cup of Cars
Welcome to our series, the World Cup of Cars. In this series of articles, we take a look at some of the most popular vehicles from each country competing in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, and pit them against each other to see who will be the ultimate winner. We’ll be updating daily, so keep checking back to see who will be the victor!
Brazil vs. CroatiaWe pit the Volkswagen Gol (Brazil) against the Skoda Octavia (Croatia) to see who will come out on top. |
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Mexico vs. CameroonThis time, the Chevy Aveo (Mexico) takes on the Toyota Hilux (Cameroon). Who will be the victor? |
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Spain vs. NetherlandsSpain and the Netherlands face off in real life, and in the world of cars. See the SEAT Ibiza (Spain) take on the Mitsubishi Outlander (Netherlands). |
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Chile vs. AustraliaChile (Chevrolet Sail) takes on the mighty Australia (Mazda3) in the World Cup of Cars. Read to see our top pick in this exciting match. |
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Colombia vs. GreeceIn the battle between Columbia and Greece, the Chevy Spark (Columbia) faces the Opel Corsa (Greece). Who will take the title? |
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Uruguay vs. Costa RicaUruguay meets Costa Rica on the soccer pitch. Meanwhile, for the World Cup of Cars, the FIAT Siena (Uruguay) is up against the Daihatsu BeGo Terios (Costa Rica). |
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England vs. ItalyTime for England to face Italy in a ferocious battle in the rainforest. Here, we pit the Lotus Elise (England) against the Ferrari 458 Italia (Italy) to see who holds the power. |
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Cote D’Ivoire vs. JapanThe Mitsubishi L200 takes the field for Cote D’Ivoire, while the Daihatsu Tanto represents its motherland, Japan. See which one wins this round of the World Cup of Cars! |
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Switzerland vs. EcuadorSwiss drivers love the Subaru XV Crosstrek, but will the crossover be tough enough to beat Ecuadorian favorite, the Chevy Grand Vitara in the World Cup of Cars? |
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France vs. HondurasFrance and Honduras face off in Brazil, but here it’s all about the Renault Clio IV (France) and the Nissan Frontier (Honduras). Who will come out ahead? |
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Argentina vs. Bosnia and HerzegovinaWatch as the FIAT Palio (Argentina) meets the Peugeot 301 (Bosnia and Herzegovina) in the latest round of the World Cup of Cars |
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Germany vs. PortugalGermany takes on Portugal in the first round of games from group G. But who will be crowned our winner? The VW Golf (Germany) or the Renault Megane (Portugal)? |
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Iran vs. NigeriaIran and Nigeria face off on the football pitch, and the two countries’ favorite cars battle it out here on The News Wheel. It’s the ix35 (Iran) vs. the Kia Cerato (Nigeria). |
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Ghana vs. USAThe long-awaited match! Ghana takes on the USA in this round of the World Cup of Cars. The players? Toyota Camry all around! |
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Belgium vs. AlgeriaIn the World Cup of Cars: Belgium vs. Algeria, the Renault Scenic (Belgium) is pitted against the Hyundai Accent (Algeria). Read to see our pick for this match! |
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Brazil vs. MexicoIt’s the Citroen C3 Aircross (Brazil) versus the Honda Fit (Mexico). Which of these two cars will make it to the next stages in the World Cup of Cars? |
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Russia vs. Korea RepublicIn the battle between the Nissan Almera (Russia) and the Hyundai Sonata (Korea), only one car can come out on top. See which car, and which country, prevails in this round. |
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Australia vs. NetherlandsWhich car and country will you be rooting for: the Ford Territory (Australia), or the Volvo 300 Series (Netherlands)? We know which one we’ll pick. |
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Spain vs. ChileAs the SEAT Leon (Spain) takes on the SsangYong Actyon (Chile), which team will prevail to be named champions in this round of the World Cup of Cars? |
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Cameroon vs. CroatiaCamroon (Toyota Hiace) plays Croatia (Volkswagen up!) in the World Cup of Cars. Who will advance to the next round? |
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Colombia vs. Cote D’IvoireWatch as Colombia (Chevy Captiva Sport) takes on Cote D’Ivoire (Great Wall Hover) in a match that’ll end in tears for someone. |
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Uruguay vs. EnglandIt’s an intense matchup with Uruguay taking on England, but which country will win the World Cup of Cars? Uruguay (NSU P6) or England (Mini Cooper classic)? |
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Japan vs. GreeceJapan might have the upper hand when it comes to manufacturing vehicles, but does it have what it takes to beat Greece? It’s the Honda Insight (Japan) vs, the Toyota Aygo (Greece)! |
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Italy vs. Costa RicaIn the battle of the homemade, the Italian Alfa Romeo 4C takes on the Costa Rican concept CambYoCar in this round of the World Cup of Cars |
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Switzerland vs. FranceSwitzerland (Toyota Auris) takes on France (Peugeot 207) in today’s matchup to determine whose taste in cars in superior. |
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Honduras vs. EcuadorThe world’s–and Honduras’–favorite car, the Toyota Corolla, takes on an odd-looking Mazda truck, the BT-50, favored by Eduacorian drivers. |
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Argentina vs. IranThe Volkswagen Amarok represents Argentina, while the IKCO Samand plays for Iran. Who will come out on top? |
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Germany vs. GhanaGerman-designed and German-built, the BMW i3 is the obvious choice for Deutschland in this match. Will it win against the Pontiac Vibe, which is big in Ghana? |
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Nigeria vs. Bosnia and HerzegovinaThe Nissan Patrol takes to the pitch for Nigeria, while Bosnia and Herzegovina send out the Opel Astra on their behalf. |
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Belgium vs. RussiaThe Belgium-built Volvo C30 takes on the Lada Priora, which represents Russia in this exciting matchup between the two cars. |
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South Korea vs. AlgeriaThe typically Korean Kia Picanto and the popular-in-Algeria Renault Symbol go head to head in the battle for title of coolest car. |
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USA vs. PortugalThe Amerian proud Ford F-150 and the Portuguese-built SEAT Alhambra face off in what’s certain to be an intense pairing. |
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Netherlands vs. ChileThe super-cool and unattainable (for us) Spyker C8 Aileron representa the Netherlands in this game, while Chile sends out the Kia Rio. Is it a no-brainer? |
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Australia vs. SpainAustralia picks the Jeep Grand Cherokee to play against Spain’s popular SEAT Altea in this round of the World Cup of Cars. Get ready for the action. |
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Cameroon vs. BrazilCameroon makes a play for host country Brazil by plaing the Suzuki Grand Vitara, while Brazil itself chooses the Chevrolet Onix. Can Brazil prevail? |
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Croatia vs. MexicoCroatian favorite, the Škoda Rapid, takes on the soon-to-be-Mexican-made Mazda2. Both cars are cool, but which one has the ice cold factor? |
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Italy vs. UruguayThe Fiat 500L steps up for the Italians, while the Uruguay team picks the BYD New F3 to represent their home country. Which car has the upper hand? |
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Costa Rica vs. EnglandIt’s “buh-bye” for England in the World Cup, but can the Ford Fiesta win points for the team against Costa Rica’s Honda Civic in the World Cup of Cars? |
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Japan vs. ColombiaJapanese-built Subaru Impreza takes on Columbian favorite Renault Sandero. Can the Japanese car beat its opponent in this World Cup of Cars match? |