Toyota Supra vs Subaru BRZ
Overview | |
MSRP$44,640 | MSRP$27,995 |
Listings40 | Listings94 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryFour years after the Toyota Supra’s revival, fanatics (and paying customers) finally get what they deserve. Although the Supra has been a performance standout thanks to its balanced weight distribution, precise steering, and available six-cylinder engine, the lack of a manual transmission has kept it off shopping lists for anyone looking for an engaging, involved driving experience. For 2023, Toyota has finally sourced a manual transmission worthy of the Supra. The automotive landscape is better for it. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.2 cu ft | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3181 lbs | Curb Weight2864 lbs |
Height51.1 in | Height51.6 in |
Length172.5 in | Length167.9 in |
Width73.0 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase97.2 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Maximum Payload589 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $44,640 | $27,995 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Four years after the Toyota Supra’s revival, fanatics (and paying customers) finally get what they deserve. Although the Supra has been a performance standout thanks to its balanced weight distribution, precise steering, and available six-cylinder engine, the lack of a manual transmission has kept it off shopping lists for anyone looking for an engaging, involved driving experience. For 2023, Toyota has finally sourced a manual transmission worthy of the Supra. The automotive landscape is better for it. | 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 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5000 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.2 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3181 lbs | 2864 lbs |
Height | 51.1 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 172.5 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 97.2 in | 101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 589 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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