Comparison:Subaru BRZ 2023 (new) Vs. Toyota GT86/GR86 2022

In this article, we will be comparing two cars from the middle class niche that have stirred quite a buzz among car enthusiasts: the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota GR86. Both possessing their unique attributes and characteristics, we will take a closer look at each car's model information, dimensions, boot space, engine specifications, consumption, weight, and overall performance.
# Subaru BRZ Toyota GT86/GR86

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BRZ 2. Generation (Z2)
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2022 - 2024
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Dimensions

Moving on to the dimensions, both the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota GR86 share the same length of 4265 mm, a wheelbase of 2575 mm, and width of 1775 mm. Additionally, both have a height of 1310 mm and a ground clearance of 130 mm. However, the Subaru BRZ has a wider width, including mirrors, measuring at 2000 mm, whereas the Toyota GR86 doesn't have the data available. When it comes to turning circle, the Toyota GR86 outperforms the Subaru BRZ with a 10.8 m turning circle, while the Subaru BRZ has an 11.4 m turning circle.

Overall, the dimensions of these two cars are nearly identical, but the Toyota GR86 edges out the Subaru BRZ in terms of turning circle.

Boot/interior

As for boot space and interior, both cars have a seating capacity of 4, with 2 doors and Isofix series as standard. However, the Toyota GR86 has a more spacious boot space of 276 liters compared to the Subaru BRZ's boot space of 237 liters. Both vehicles do not have data available for boot space with rear seats folded or to maximum seating capacity.

In summary, both cars offer similar seating and interior comforts, but the Toyota GR86 has a slight advantage when it comes to boot space.

Engines/drivetrain

Delving into the engine and drivetrain, both the Subaru BRZ and the Toyota GR86 possess a 4-cylinder engine with 6 gears. Their power output is found to be identical at 172 kW, as is their torque of 250 Nm and cubic capacity of 2387 ccm. Interestingly, both cars have a varying maximum speed range, with the slowest engine option (BRZ 2.4 ES automatic, GR86 2.4 automatic) capped at 216 km/h and the fastest engine option (BRZ 2.4, GR86 2.4 Pure) capable of reaching 226 km/h. Furthermore, the acceleration from 0-100 km/h also varies with a range of 6.3 s to 6.9 s depending on the engine choice.

In conclusion, both cars are highly similar when it comes to their engine and drivetrain specification which makes it difficult to choose a definitive winner in this category – it merely depends on the buyer's preference in terms of engine options.

Consumption/ecology

Taking a look at consumption and ecology, both cars have a tank size of 50 liters and emit a similar range of CO2 emissions under WLTP testing. The Subaru BRZ's CO2 emissions range between 199.0 g/km to 200.0 g/km, whereas the Toyota GR86 sits slightly lower at 198.0 g/km to 199.0 g/km. In terms of tyre size, the Subaru BRZ uses 215/40R18 size tyres, while the Toyota GR86 opts for 215/45R17. Noise levels are found to be equal at 69 dB for both cars.

In short, these two vehicles are fairly similar in consumption and ecology aspects, with Toyota GR86 producing slightly lower emissions.

Weight/towing

Lastly, concerning weight and towing, the Subaru BRZ weighs between 1275 kg and 1296 kg (depending on the engine choice) while the Toyota GR86 weighs slightly more, sitting between 1346 kg and 1371 kg. Meanwhile, both vehicles have a permissible total weight ranging from 1670 kg to 1700 kg. Neither car has data available for maximum roof load.

To conclude, the main difference in this category lies in the cars' empty weight, where the Subaru BRZ is lighter, possibly contributing to agility and performance.

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