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Subaru BRZ vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Porsche Boxster?

Subaru BRZ vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • significantly more power
  • significantly 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:

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

Subaru BRZ is substantially cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 100,037 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru BRZ uses 8.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Boxster

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 Porsche Boxster offers significantly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 265 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Boxster is visibly faster – reaching 308 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 82 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 200 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 slightly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 210 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru BRZ offers considerably more boot space – 237 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru BRZ carries noticeably more – 404 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 134 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
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
54 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
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
270 kg

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
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

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

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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