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Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Toyota Corolla?

Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly more power
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

Toyota Corolla

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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly 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.

Toyota Corolla is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,414 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

Corolla

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 Subaru BRZ offers clearly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 57 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is visibly faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Corolla offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is somewhat lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 145 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers visibly more boot space – 361 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 124 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla carries moderately more – 450 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 46 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla is decisively ahead 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 £28,600
Corolla

Toyota Corolla

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 178 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.4 L/100km
Subaru BRZ
Toyota Corolla

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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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Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla remains the steady, no-nonsense compact that puts reliability and low running costs at the top of your shopping list, with a comfortable, well-built interior that won't embarrass you at the supermarket. It won't set your pulse racing, but it's an honest, easy-to-live-with car that makes smart sense for buyers who want dependability and sensible value with a dash of modern tech.

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Subaru BRZ
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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