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Kia K4 vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (24,800 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia K4 or Subaru BRZ?

Kia K4 vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

K4

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia K4 is considerably cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,229 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia K4 uses 5.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

BRZ

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru BRZ offers clearly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 55 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.4 s. That’s about 2.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia K4 delivers barely more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Kia K4 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is a bit lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers substantially more boot space – 604 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 367 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia K4 carries a bit more – 455 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia K4 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £24,800
K4

Kia K4

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
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Joz
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
132 - 161 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback, Estate
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,415 - 1,540 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
328 - 604 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
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Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
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Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 180 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 132 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Kia
Brand
Subaru
Is the Kia K4 offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia K4 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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