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Subaru BRZ vs NIO EL7 comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 63,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or NIO EL7?

Subaru BRZ vs NIO EL7: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter

NIO EL7

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space

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

BRZ

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Subaru BRZ is considerably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the NIO EL7 costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 27,351 £.

EL7

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 NIO EL7 offers substantially more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 418 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO EL7 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is moderately faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the NIO EL7 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO EL7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 600 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: NIO EL7 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is significantly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,421 kg. The difference is around 1,146 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO EL7 offers significantly more boot space – 570 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 333 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO EL7 carries moderately more – 469 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 65 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO EL7 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 £63,300
EL7

NIO EL7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 384 - 501 km
Subaru BRZ
NIO EL7

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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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NIO EL7

The NIO EL7 arrives as a roomy electric SUV that pairs restrained elegance with bold design cues, and its interior feels like a calm, tech-forward lounge rather than a gadget parade. For buyers who crave effortless cruising, spirited performance and a tastefully premium experience — with just the right amount of showmanship for the driveway — the EL7 is an enticing, slightly theatrical choice.

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Subaru BRZ
NIO EL7

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
63,300 - 81,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 - 22.4 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
384 - 501 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
0 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
5
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,421 - 2,441 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
570 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
4,912 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,720 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,545 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
449 - 469 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
NIO
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