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Subaru BRZ vs Kia K4 comparison

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

Subaru BRZ vs Kia K4: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter
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Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Kia K4 is substantially 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 considerably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3 L/100km.

K4

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru BRZ offers visibly 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 noticeably 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 very slightly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 15 Nm more.

BRZ

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 somewhat lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,415 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia K4 offers clearly 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 holds a decisive overall lead 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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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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Kia K4

Kia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.

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Reviews Kia K4

4.4 (6 Reviews)
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20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:45

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Joz
20 May 2026, 08:04:44

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Comfort & Interior
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Subaru BRZ
Kia K4

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
24,800 - 34,200 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
132 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

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

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

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

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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