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Subaru BRZ vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Porsche Cayenne?

Subaru BRZ vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,180 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Cayenne offers significantly more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 921 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 1,250 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: Porsche Cayenne offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 855 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more boot space – 781 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 544 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne 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.

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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 74 - 668 km
Subaru BRZ
Porsche Cayenne

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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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Subaru BRZ
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
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Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Porsche
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