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Subaru BRZ vs VW Amarok comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 240 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 43,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or VW Amarok?

Subaru BRZ vs VW Amarok: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW Amarok

  • marginally more power
  • marginally more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

BRZ

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Subaru BRZ is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Amarok costs 43,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,246 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Amarok uses 8.6 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Amarok

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 VW Amarok offers marginally more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 5 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Amarok takes 8.8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is slightly faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the VW Amarok tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 36 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Amarok delivers considerably more torque with 600 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 350 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: VW Amarok offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is clearly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 2,262 kg. The difference is around 987 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Amarok carries considerably more – 983 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 579 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Amarok is far ahead 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 £43,200
Amarok

VW Amarok

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 170 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
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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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The VW Amarok is a surprisingly refined pickup that blends rugged capability with car-like comfort, feeling equally at home on a worksite or a weekend escape. Practical, well‑mannered and a little bit charismatic, it’s a smart choice for buyers who need honest utility without sacrificing everyday drivability — and yes, it can be oddly addictive to drive.

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Subaru BRZ
VW Amarok

Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
43,200 - 64,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.6 - 10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
226 - 270 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Pickup
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
2,262 - 2,423 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,265 mm
Length
5,350 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,910 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,871 - 1,884 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
883 - 983 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
170 - 240 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 11.6 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 190 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
405 - 600 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
125 - 177 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 - 2,993 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
Is the Subaru BRZ offered with different drivetrains?

The Subaru BRZ is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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