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Subaru BRZ vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or VW Touran?

Subaru BRZ vs VW Touran: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

VW Touran

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  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space

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 barely cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Touran costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Touran uses 5.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 3.6 L/100km.

Touran

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Subaru BRZ offers visibly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 85 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 VW Touran takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touran delivers clearly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 110 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Touran offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is somewhat lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,520 kg. The difference is around 245 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers considerably more boot space – 834 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 597 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries visibly more – 601 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 197 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran stands well ahead of its rival 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
Touran

VW Touran

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Subaru BRZ
VW Touran

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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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VW Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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Subaru BRZ
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption

Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
MPV
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Subaru
Brand
VW
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