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Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Mirai comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 182 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 58,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Toyota Mirai?

Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Mirai: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Mirai

4.8 (2 Reviews)
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  • noticeably 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.

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.

Subaru BRZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Toyota Mirai costs 58,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,714 £.

Mirai

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 visibly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 182 HP. That’s roughly 53 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Toyota Mirai takes 9.2 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Mirai delivers slightly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 625 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Mirai offers noticeably more boot space – 300 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 63 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Mirai carries markedly more – 515 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 111 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ is clearly superior overall 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 Mirai

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Mirai

The Toyota Mirai arrives as a bold, futuristic saloon that turns heads with sleek, almost sci‑fi styling and a cabin that feels more lounge than cockpit. It trades petrol fuss for a whisper‑quiet hydrogen setup that delivers composed, effortless progress and makes long-distance cruising a relaxed pleasure — a compelling choice if you want cutting-edge eco tech without sacrificing comfort.

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Subaru BRZ
Toyota Mirai

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
58,700 - 66,700 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
650 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,900 - 1,930 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,885 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
485 - 515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
182 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
134 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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