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Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • significantly 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru BRZ is significantly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,000 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru BRZ uses 8.8 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

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 moderately more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 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: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is considerably lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,140 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers significantly more boot space – 742 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries considerably more – 750 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 346 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ 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.

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
Subaru BRZ
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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 Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Subaru BRZ
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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