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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
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Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
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Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
199 - 200 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
50 L
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
4
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Seats
5
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Doors
2
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
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Trunk capacity
237 L
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Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
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Length
4,265 mm
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Length
4,370 mm
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Width
1,775 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
1,310 mm
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
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Payload
395 - 404 kg
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Payload
400 - 450 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
235 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
250 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
172 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024
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Model Year
2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Subaru
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Brand
Toyota
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