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Subaru BRZ vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

Subaru BRZ vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 373,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster uses 6.5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

SF90 Roadster

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 Ferrari SF90 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 765 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is visibly faster – reaching 340 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 114 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 816 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: Subaru BRZ offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is visibly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 395 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru BRZ offers considerably more boot space – 237 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 163 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ is clearly superior 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
Ferrari SF90 Roadster

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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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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

The SF90 Spider is Ferrari's drop-top flagship, blending blistering hybrid performance with an intoxicating exhaust note and race-bred agility wrapped in theatrical Italian styling. It's shockingly usable for a hypercar, equally at home carving country roads or turning heads at the valet, and it will leave you grinning like you just skipped a very responsible meeting.

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Subaru BRZ
Ferrari SF90 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,186 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Ferrari
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