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Subaru BRZ vs Aston Martin DBX comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 727 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 168,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Aston Martin DBX?

Subaru BRZ vs Aston Martin DBX: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Aston Martin DBX

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

BRZ

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru BRZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DBX costs 168,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 132,866 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru BRZ uses 8.8 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin DBX with 14.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

DBX

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DBX offers clearly more power – delivering 727 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 492 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin DBX is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.3 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DBX delivers clearly more torque with 900 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 650 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Aston Martin DBX offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is substantially lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,320 kg. The difference is around 1,045 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DBX offers considerably more boot space – 491 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 254 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aston Martin DBX carries clearly more – 710 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 306 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ is far ahead overall 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 £36,000
BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 L/100km
Subaru BRZ
Aston Martin DBX

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Subaru BRZ

The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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Aston Martin DBX

With the DBX, Aston Martin has wrapped its trademark sports-car drama into a high-riding package that looks like it could sprint off the driveway and into a gala, while the cabin pampers occupants with handcrafted leather and theatrical attention to detail. Behind the wheel it feels like a grand tourer that learned how to tackle country roads, serving up surprising agility for such a stately presence and keeping rivals honest with its rarefied blend of performance and luxury.

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Subaru BRZ
Aston Martin DBX

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
168,900 - 213,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
14.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
323 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,320 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
491 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
710 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
707 - 727 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
520 - 535 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Aston Martin
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