Mazda RX-8 vs Subaru BRZ
Overview | |
MSRP$26,795 | MSRP$27,995 |
Average price | Average price$22,727 |
Listings44 | Listings479 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummarySubaru performance has traditionally boiled down to three letters: WRX. But for almost a decade, Subaru fans have gotten familiar with another three-letter code: BRZ. The Subaru BRZ is unlike anything else in the automaker’s lineup. Subaru is known for building practical cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) and turbocharged engines, but the BRZ throws all of that away. It’s a willfully impractical two-door coupe with rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a naturally aspirated engine, aimed at providing the most satisfying driving experience. The first-generation BRZ was introduced as a 2013 model, so the sports car was due for a redesign. The 2022 Subaru BRZ gets a restyled exterior and a more powerful engine, as well as more tech features than its predecessor. As before, the BRZ is twinned with a Toyota product. Its previous counterpart was the Scion FR-S; it's now the Toyota 86, which was renamed GR 86 as part of its redesign (and is covered in a separate review). Subaru is taking orders for the new BRZ now, but deliveries aren’t expected to begin until late October or early November. Subaru keeps the 2022 BRZ lineup simple, with just Premium and Limited trim levels to choose from. We spent a day with the higher-tier BRZ Limited, driving it on winding Connecticut roads as well as the race circuit and autocross course at Lime Rock Park. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine1.3L 232 hp R2 | Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower232 hp @ 8500 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.3L 232 hp R2 | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower232 hp @ 8500 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemOptional | Navigation System |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space7.6 cu ft | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3111 lbs | Curb Weight2864 lbs |
Height52.8 in | Height51.6 in |
Length175.6 in | Length167.9 in |
Width69.7 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Maximum Payload753 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $26,795 | $27,995 |
Average price | $22,727 | |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Subaru performance has traditionally boiled down to three letters: WRX. But for almost a decade, Subaru fans have gotten familiar with another three-letter code: BRZ. The Subaru BRZ is unlike anything else in the automaker’s lineup. Subaru is known for building practical cars with all-wheel drive (AWD) and turbocharged engines, but the BRZ throws all of that away. It’s a willfully impractical two-door coupe with rear-wheel drive (RWD) and a naturally aspirated engine, aimed at providing the most satisfying driving experience. The first-generation BRZ was introduced as a 2013 model, so the sports car was due for a redesign. The 2022 Subaru BRZ gets a restyled exterior and a more powerful engine, as well as more tech features than its predecessor. As before, the BRZ is twinned with a Toyota product. Its previous counterpart was the Scion FR-S; it's now the Toyota 86, which was renamed GR 86 as part of its redesign (and is covered in a separate review). Subaru is taking orders for the new BRZ now, but deliveries aren’t expected to begin until late October or early November. Subaru keeps the 2022 BRZ lineup simple, with just Premium and Limited trim levels to choose from. We spent a day with the higher-tier BRZ Limited, driving it on winding Connecticut roads as well as the race circuit and autocross course at Lime Rock Park. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 1.3L 232 hp R2 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Horsepower | 232 hp @ 8500 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.3L 232 hp R2 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | 232 hp @ 8500 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 7.6 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3111 lbs | 2864 lbs |
Height | 52.8 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 175.6 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 69.7 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 753 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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