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Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Yaris comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 21,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or Toyota Yaris?

Subaru BRZ vs Toyota Yaris: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

Toyota Yaris

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  • substantially cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Toyota Yaris is substantially cheaper – starting at 21,900 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,134 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 5 L/100km.

Yaris

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Yaris offers somewhat more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Subaru BRZ takes 6.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris delivers noticeably more torque with 390 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 140 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 Yaris offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Toyota Yaris is slightly lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Yaris offers moderately more boot space – 286 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris carries visibly more – 525 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 121 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Yaris 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 £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Subaru BRZ
Toyota Yaris

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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 Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Subaru BRZ
Toyota Yaris

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
21,900 - 40,800 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
87 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,090 - 1,356 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,745 - 1,805 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
289 - 525 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,618 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Toyota
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