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Subaru BRZ vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Suzuki Jimny?

Subaru BRZ vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • substantially cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • marginally lighter
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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 often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Suzuki Jimny is substantially cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,714 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Jimny uses 7.7 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Jimny

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru BRZ offers substantially more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 133 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is noticeably faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Suzuki Jimny tops out at 145 km/h. The difference is around 81 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru BRZ delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 120 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, Suzuki Jimny is marginally lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 110 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru BRZ carries markedly 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 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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Subaru BRZ
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Suzuki
Is the Subaru BRZ offered with different drivetrains?

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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