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Subaru Impreza vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (30,200 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Subaru Impreza or Subaru BRZ?

Subaru Impreza vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Subaru Impreza

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  • slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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Subaru BRZ

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Impreza

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.

Subaru Impreza is slightly cheaper – starting at 30,200 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,769 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Subaru Impreza uses 7.3 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

BRZ

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 Subaru BRZ offers considerably more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 99 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 Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Subaru BRZ is somewhat faster – reaching 226 km/h, while the Subaru Impreza tops out at 199 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru BRZ delivers visibly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Impreza offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru BRZ is visibly lighter – 1,275 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Impreza offers visibly more boot space – 315 L compared to 237 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries clearly more – 526 kg compared to 404 kg. That’s a difference of about 122 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ 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.

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BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 L/100km
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Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
166 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
315 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
4,490 mm
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
501 - 526 kg
Payload
395 - 404 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
199 km/h
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
182 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Subaru
Brand
Subaru
What drivetrain options does the Subaru Impreza have?

The Subaru Impreza is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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