Subaru Impreza WRX STI vs Subaru BRZ
Overview | |
MSRP$34,495 | MSRP$27,995 |
Average price$21,962 | Average price$22,713 |
Listings838 | Listings475 |
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 | |
Engine2.5L 305 hp H4 | Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 305 hp H4 | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower305 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway27 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsOptional | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.3 cu ft | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3384 lbs | Curb Weight2864 lbs |
Height58.1 in | Height51.6 in |
Length180.3 in | Length167.9 in |
Width70.7 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase103.3 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $34,495 | $27,995 |
Average price | $21,962 | $22,713 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.8 | 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 | 2.5L 305 hp H4 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive Train | AWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6000 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 305 hp H4 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | 305 hp @ 6000 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 27 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.3 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3384 lbs | 2864 lbs |
Height | 58.1 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 180.3 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 103.3 in | 101.4 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 2 |
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