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Subaru BRZ vs McLaren GT Series comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 635 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 175,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or McLaren GT Series?

Subaru BRZ vs McLaren GT Series: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • a bit lighter
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McLaren GT Series

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

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.

Subaru BRZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the McLaren GT Series costs 175,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139,723 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru BRZ uses 8.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the McLaren GT Series with 11.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.1 L/100km.

GT Series

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 McLaren GT Series offers considerably more power – delivering 635 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 400 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the McLaren GT Series is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.2 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the McLaren GT Series delivers clearly more torque with 630 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 380 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 a bit lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the McLaren GT Series offers substantially more boot space – 420 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ stands well ahead of its rival 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
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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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McLaren GT Series

The McLaren GT takes the supercar blueprint and stretches it into a grand tourer, marrying thrilling pace with genuine long-distance comfort and a cabin that’s actually liveable. If you crave weekend escape capability without surrendering driver engagement, this is the car to consider — though it does attract a fair share of admiring glances.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
175,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
11.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,520 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
420 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
2,045 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
635 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.2 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
630 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
467 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
3,994 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
McLaren
Is the Subaru BRZ offered with different drivetrains?

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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