Subaru BRZ vs Subaru Impreza WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$27,995 | MSRP$25,995 |
Listings98 | Listings425 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Reviews SummarySubaru performance has traditionally boiled down to three letters: WRX. But for almost a decade, Subaru fans have gotten familiar with another three-letter code: BRZ. The Subaru BRZ is unlike anything else in the automaker’s lineup. Subaru is known for building practical cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) and turbocharged engines, but the BRZ throws all of that away. It’s a willfully impractical two-door sport coupe with rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a naturally aspirated engine, aimed at providing the most satisfying driving experience. The first-generation BRZ was introduced as a 2013 model, so the sports car was due for a redesign. The 2022 Subaru BRZ gets a restyled exterior and a more powerful engine, as well as more tech features than its predecessor. As before, the new BRZ is twinned with a Toyota product. Its previous counterpart was the Scion FR-S; it's now the Toyota 86, which was renamed GR 86 as part of its redesign (and is covered in a separate review). Subaru keeps the 2022 BRZ lineup simple, with just base and Sport-tech trim levels to choose from. We spent a day with the higher-tier BRZ Sport-tech, driving it on winding roads as well as a race circuit and autocross course. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 | Engine2.5L 265 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 | Engine Name2.5L 265 hp H4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | Torque244 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City20 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway27 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space6.3 cu ft | Cargo Space19.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2864 lbs | Curb Weight3208 lbs |
Height51.6 in | Height58.1 in |
Length167.9 in | Length173.8 in |
Width69.9 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase101.4 in | Wheelbase103.3 in |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $27,995 | $25,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
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Summary | Subaru performance has traditionally boiled down to three letters: WRX. But for almost a decade, Subaru fans have gotten familiar with another three-letter code: BRZ. The Subaru BRZ is unlike anything else in the automaker’s lineup. Subaru is known for building practical cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) and turbocharged engines, but the BRZ throws all of that away. It’s a willfully impractical two-door sport coupe with rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a naturally aspirated engine, aimed at providing the most satisfying driving experience. The first-generation BRZ was introduced as a 2013 model, so the sports car was due for a redesign. The 2022 Subaru BRZ gets a restyled exterior and a more powerful engine, as well as more tech features than its predecessor. As before, the new BRZ is twinned with a Toyota product. Its previous counterpart was the Scion FR-S; it's now the Toyota 86, which was renamed GR 86 as part of its redesign (and is covered in a separate review). Subaru keeps the 2022 BRZ lineup simple, with just base and Sport-tech trim levels to choose from. We spent a day with the higher-tier BRZ Sport-tech, driving it on winding roads as well as a race circuit and autocross course. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 228 hp H4 | 2.5L 265 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 228 hp H4 | 2.5L 265 hp H4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 244 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm | 265 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 27 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 6.3 cu ft | 19.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2864 lbs | 3208 lbs |
Height | 51.6 in | 58.1 in |
Length | 167.9 in | 173.8 in |
Width | 69.9 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 101.4 in | 103.3 in |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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