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Subaru BRZ vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (235 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (36,000 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru BRZ or VW Transporter Bus?

Subaru BRZ vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Subaru BRZ

  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • moderately more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

Subaru BRZ is slightly cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,487 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 8 L/100km.

Transporter Bus

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 VW Transporter Bus offers moderately more power – delivering 286 HP compared to 235 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 1.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is a bit faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the VW Transporter Bus tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 26 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Transporter Bus delivers visibly more torque with 415 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 165 Nm more.

BRZ

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is significantly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 723 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more boot space – 763 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 526 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries substantially more – 1,143 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 739 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 87 - 324 km
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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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The VW Transporter is the Swiss Army knife of vans — rugged, practical and surprisingly civilized on the road, whether you’re hauling kit for a job or converting it into a weekend camper. It isn’t trying to be glamorous, but its blend of durability, clever packaging and familiar VW charm makes it a sensible choice for buyers who need space without sacrificing driveability.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
199 - 200 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
4
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
2
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
237 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
4,265 mm
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
395 - 404 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
235 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
250 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
172 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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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