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Subaru BRZ vs Porsche Panamera comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 782 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 99,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Porsche Panamera?

Subaru BRZ vs Porsche Panamera: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Porsche Panamera

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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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.

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 Panamera costs 99,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,780 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Panamera uses 3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

Panamera

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 Porsche Panamera offers substantially more power – delivering 782 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 547 HP more horsepower.

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

Looking at top speed, the Porsche Panamera is clearly faster – reaching 325 km/h, while the Subaru BRZ tops out at 226 km/h. The difference is around 99 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Panamera delivers clearly more torque with 1,000 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 750 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 4 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,960 kg. The difference is around 685 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Panamera offers significantly more boot space – 494 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 257 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Panamera carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 141 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Panamera 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.

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Panamera

Porsche Panamera

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 782 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3 - 12 L/100km
  • Electric Range 83 - 97 km
Subaru BRZ
Porsche Panamera

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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 Panamera

The Porsche Panamera blends sports-car sharpness with luxury-sedan refinement, serving driving thrills up front while pampering passengers in the back. Poised, polished and mischievously quick, it’s the car for buyers who want exotic performance without losing everyday comfort.

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Subaru BRZ
Porsche Panamera

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
99,800 - 212,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3 - 12 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
83 - 97 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
21.8 kWh
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
69 - 274 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 90 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,960 - 2,535 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
421 - 494 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
5,052 - 5,204 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,937 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,415 - 1,428 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,255 - 1,385 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
340 - 545 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
353 - 782 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 - 5.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
270 - 325 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
260 - 575 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
2,894 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Porsche
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