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Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Toyota Proace Bus?

Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • noticeably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • a bit cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
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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.

Toyota Proace Bus is a bit cheaper – starting at 31,600 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,427 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace Bus uses 6.5 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

Proace Bus

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 noticeably more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 55 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 Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers noticeably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 150 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 Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is considerably lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 560 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries significantly more – 1,265 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 861 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 km
Subaru BRZ
Toyota Proace Bus

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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 Proace Bus

The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Subaru BRZ
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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